102 Years Later by bmac62
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Experimenting a little here. I have an antique Post Card collection. And I've always liked the type of illustration that depicts both historic and modern views of the same scene.
Many Post Cards sold in the USA prior to the beginning of World War I (1914) were printed in Germany because German printers had developed the best color lithography techniques.
This statue sits on Grant Avenue in the middle of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. U.S. Grant was the General that President Lincoln employed during the last years of our Civil War (1861-1865) to defeat the Confederacy. Grant subsequently was elected President and served 1869-1877.
Ideally, the modern photo should be taken in the same season and from exactly the same vantage point as was used in the early photo.
I'll aim to do better in this regard in the future :-)
Bill
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Comments (20)
Alealonna
This is awsome. I love the idea of comparing the two photos. It gives one a good sense of how things change over time. Kudos.
ragouc
Cool idea. Good shot and presentation.
skipper62
Wonderful shot and comparison. The old General does not appear to have aged much over the years. Cheers Skipper62
tallpindo
He and Custer were both sacked and courtmarshalled for not being able to get the Confederates to accept discipline and join up with the regular army. Seems PR was #1 in the 1860's.
drace68
Great concept, Bill.
debbielove
Concept works fine! Amazing how on the new photo, the base looks newer and the statue looks older. Obviously didn't clean the statue at any time. A great idea. Rob.
kenmo
Excellent comparison... Love the idea of this....!!!!!
GBCalls
Excellent exchange. Well done- great idea.
kansas
Yes, things have changed. This is very well done. Bravo.
Richardphotos
you done him proud.excellent comparison
tizjezzme
Excellent Idea, Bill ... Great display!
Emil-arts
I don't know about better as you've done a fantastic job of this already Bill. I too like the old/new photo look of postcards and have several books that compare sites and roads of the city I live in from the 1900's and today. Keep up the fine work on these.
MikeB
Wow, really cool idea love the side by side views!!
Enlightened
I was thinking the same thing today whilst taking pictures of churches. I was going to do one church through the seasons (pity I've just missed Autumn lol). Your photo is superb. I particularly like the rich greens and the contrast between the old postcard and your photo is superb and really shows how much things change/stay the same over time. Excellent work!
bronwyn_lea
Great picture! I like the history also. Fascinating to see the then and now.
goodoleboy
Intriguing concept contrasting the old with the new, Bill. By the title I thought you were referring to one of my classic car photos. From what I understand, General Grant was somewhat of a tippler. And, Groucho Marx used to ask his tv contest participants, "Who's buried in Grant's Tomb?"
sharky_
Very nice work and the idea of the pictures side by side. Most excellent. Aloha
artaddict2
I like this idea very much Bill, perhaps we may get to see more of your postcard collection for an upload in the near future?
junge1
Great documentation Bill!
lightstormcrow
I am sure you have a grand collection of post cards (etc) Wonderful example.