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Les McLean
16-07-2008, 19:46
Fourth set in the series.

Must admit, bit hesitant with the title-not because I was worried that it would offend anyone's sensibilities, I was more concerned David Furnish would notice it and decide to buy a property here for himself and Elt. :)

Larger image link under each

Gay Lane

http://www.lesmclean.co.uk/IP/nowandthen/Picture-Package17s.jpg


www.lesmclean.co.uk/IP/nowandthen/Picture-Package17.jpg (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/www.lesmclean.co.uk/IP/nowandthen/Picture-Package17.jpg)

Bondgate

http://www.lesmclean.co.uk/IP/nowandthen/Picture-Package18s.jpg

http://www.lesmclean.co.uk/IP/nowandthen/Picture-Package18.jpg


On a general note, apart from the obvious changes over the years, haven't we become obsessed with signs?
rh1944
16-07-2008, 19:49
I know the modern images are better than the old ones. But don't you miss the charm of the unmarked roads and the lack of lamp standards?
Just Dave
16-07-2008, 19:58
love these now and then youve been doing, I may try some it looks very interesting :clap::clap::clap: thanks for the inspiration

Perfection in getting the correct composition and position :clap:

Dave
hairy
16-07-2008, 20:04
Really good Les. You do these so well :clap:
Very interesting to see the changes.
robsohn
16-07-2008, 20:05
These old pictures have something magical in them.
mattchewone
16-07-2008, 20:08
I really like the way you do this! I like to see how things change! Its also really nice to see things how they were!
tigre64
16-07-2008, 20:14
i like these,

like the comparison of old and new, and seeing what changes the years have brought (or how some things haven't changed)

how many years between photos ?
fabs
16-07-2008, 21:31
Another couple of good'uns Les. Must get out and do some more of these.

Strangely the saddest thing for me is in the second pair, the loss of that lovely big tree! :(
68lbs
16-07-2008, 23:05
:clap: :notworthy:

i need no words :)
NorthernNikon
17-07-2008, 01:21
I'm really enjoying this series Les. Any plans to expand out of Otley?
jgredline
17-07-2008, 05:13
Thanks for sharing. Those are very cool and I enjoyed them very much. How different than what I am use to.
Les McLean
17-07-2008, 08:25
i like these,

like the comparison of old and new, and seeing what changes the years have brought (or how some things haven't changed)

how many years between photos ?

Around 60-100 years in this (and previous sets)

I'm really enjoying this series Les. Any plans to expand out of Otley?

I think being familiar with your own environment makes these kind of shots easier to achieve, for example, I came across some excellent old images of Otley train station from around 1900, I knew that the station was closed down in the 60's as part of the Beeching cuts, and there is a road by-pass where it used to be, so wouldn't be as effective as a 'now and then ' kind of image, because I think you need some kind of visual cue in the image however tenuous that maybe, that links the 'then' and 'now'.


Saying all that I reckon some of the older towns/cities like York or Harrogate would be worth exploring for subject matter.
mattchewone
17-07-2008, 08:41
Around 60-100 years in this (and previous sets)



I think being familiar with your own environment makes these kind of shots easier to achieve, for example, I came across some excellent old images of Otley train station from around 1900, I knew that the station was closed down in the 60's as part of the Beeching cuts, and there is a road by-pass where it used to be, so wouldn't be as effective as a 'now and then ' kind of image, because I think you need some kind of visual cue in the image however tenuous that maybe, that links the 'then' and 'now'.


Saying all that I reckon some of the older towns/cities like York or Harrogate would be worth exploring for subject matter.

Or Crawley town that would be good!
NorthernNikon
17-07-2008, 10:30
Saying all that I reckon some of the older towns/cities like York or Harrogate would be worth exploring for subject matter.

I think a shot down Brook Street in Ilkley would be worth taking. There sued to be a railway bridge going over it and taking the line on to Skipton but that's now gone after Beeching.
tigerimages
17-07-2008, 11:51
Do you have to stand there with the old photo in hand to try and get the shot lined up as much as possible? I think you've done a fantastic job and I'd like to see more, in fact I might have a go at it myself.
fabs
17-07-2008, 16:45
Do you have to stand there with the old photo in hand to try and get the shot lined up as much as possible? I think you've done a fantastic job and I'd like to see more, in fact I might have a go at it myself.

That's the way I did it.
Les McLean
17-07-2008, 16:52
Do you have to stand there with the old photo in hand to try and get the shot lined up as much as possible? I think you've done a fantastic job and I'd like to see more, in fact I might have a go at it myself.


I used to, but I'm all high tech now :)

I store the 'then' images on my tomtom satnav, I find it easier comparing the images on screen with the 'now' images on the cameras LCD.
NorthernNikon
17-07-2008, 23:50
I tried a similar project with photos of the wife but it didnt go down so well. :lol:
minimeeze
18-07-2008, 06:47
Am really enjoying these before & after shots you are doing. It's really interesting to see how places have changed (or not) over time. The olders shots certainly make the places look more appealing!
Andysnap
18-07-2008, 08:33
What a fantastic idea. I must try this where I live (Crewe). Lots of lovely shots of old trains and railway sidings/station etc.

Andy
grumpybadger
18-07-2008, 08:51
I'm loving this series Les. Works really well.

I can see a book project here!

I do find it strange living 100 miles from where I grew up, I have no idea what the area used to look like even 20 years ago...