When I visited the gift shop of the Museum of Fine Arts, I could not resist purchasing
Old Boston: A Book of Postcards. In reality, it is more a collection of photographs taken around the turn of the 20th century.
I'm fascinated by time, and the concept that the more things change the more they remain the same.
This is particularly true in cities such as Boston which have a rich history spanning centuries. The landmark monuments are frozen in time amidst the glass and chrome skyscrapers of the modern era.
These postcards inspired me to embark on a photography challenge my final week in the city. I set out to replicate a 21st century photograph of some of these same iconic buildings. While the angles may be slightly different, and my camera lens is often not wide enough... it was a fun experiment. I hope you enjoy...
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The Boston Public Library |
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The Massachusetts State House |
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10 and 11 Commonwealth Avenue |
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Quincy Market |
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Faneuil Hall |
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Boston Public Garden |
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Swan Boats |
Fun project! It turned out well, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Joy! I would love to do the same project in other cities. I wonder if it would be feasible in St. Louis?
DeleteI love these old postcards and the contrast with the current photos. It's neat to see how things have changed and also not changed as much as one would expect.
ReplyDeleteWhat fascinating before and after photos and what a beautiful city !
ReplyDeleteWow love the photos. Great project. thanks for sharing these
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea. I live near Yale college in Ct and have been around there taking photographs lately. I might just st check and see if there are postcards of the Yale college. Thst fouls add to my weathervane project there. I so enjoyed your photos
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