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Photography Historical posted on Nov 30, 2008
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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 Please zoom in for a better view.

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Alealonna

4:54AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

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.

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ragouc

4:55AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Cool idea. Good shot and presentation.

skipper62

5:23AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Wonderful shot and comparison. The old General does not appear to have aged much over the years. Cheers Skipper62

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tallpindo

5:54AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

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.

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drace68

6:38AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Great concept, Bill.

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debbielove

7:06AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

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.

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kenmo

8:13AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Excellent comparison... Love the idea of this....!!!!!

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GBCalls

8:14AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Excellent exchange. Well done- great idea.

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kansas

8:38AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Yes, things have changed. This is very well done. Bravo.

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Richardphotos

8:49AM | Sun, 30 November 2008

you done him proud.excellent comparison

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tizjezzme

1:24PM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Excellent Idea, Bill ... Great display!

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Emil-arts

1:31PM | Sun, 30 November 2008

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.

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MikeB

3:54PM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Wow, really cool idea love the side by side views!!

Enlightened

4:33PM | Sun, 30 November 2008

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!

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bronwyn_lea

5:43PM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Great picture! I like the history also. Fascinating to see the then and now.

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goodoleboy

6:56PM | Sun, 30 November 2008

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?"

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sharky_

8:30PM | Sun, 30 November 2008

Very nice work and the idea of the pictures side by side. Most excellent. Aloha

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artaddict2

3:33PM | Mon, 01 December 2008

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?

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junge1

12:07PM | Tue, 02 December 2008

Great documentation Bill!

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lightstormcrow

12:58PM | Mon, 15 December 2008

I am sure you have a grand collection of post cards (etc) Wonderful example.


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