Then & Now Photos - where to start

[bl0at3r]

Somebody else on here gave me the inspiration to visit some local places and recreate old photo scenes to show what has changed.

Putting aside the technicalities like working out where the original photographer stood and what lens was used - my question is more basic than that...

Where would I find original photographs to use without falling fowl of someone else's copyright?

I know francisfrith.com has a huge collection of old photos but at £6 a pop for a print it could work out very expensive and I'm not even sure they would allow re-use?

Any suggestions please?

 

[dinners]

I know we (Scotland) had a 'rephotograph' site.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/landscapes/loch_tummel/

Perhaps there's something similar available on the web for your area ?

 

[joker2006]

I know we (Scotland) had a 'rephotograph' site.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/landscapes/loch_tummel/

Perhaps there's something similar available on the web for your area ?

What a brilliant idea i like that.

 

[trevorbray]

My local library has plenty of books of my local area containing lots of old photos. Try your local paper, see what locations are featured in old family snaps. You'd be amazed what's out there. Ask on here for old pictures of where you live....

 

[Tringa]

Other places to try are antique shops/fairs/car boot sales and Ebay.

Dave