World War II: Then and Now

Image 1, c. 1944; click image for larger view.

Image 1, c. 2009; click image for larger view.
Image 2, c. 1944; click image for larger view.
Image 2, c. 2009; click image for larger view.
Image 3, c. 1944; click image for larger view.
Image 3, c. 2009; click image for larger view.
Image 4, c. 1944; click image for larger view.
Image 4, c. 2009; click image for larger view.

Image 5, c. 1944; click image for larger view.

Image 5, c. 2009; click image for larger view.
Image 6, c. 1944; click image for larger view.
Image 6, c. 2009; click image for larger view.


HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT YOUR STREET MIGHT HAVE LOOKED LIKE 50, 75 OR EVEN 100 YEARS AGO? If you live in an older area or big city, there could be images available to show you. But if you live in a subdivision or new expansion areas, there could be nothing but corn fields, trees or pasture land.

If you have a curiosity or interest about the Second World War, these historic images of Normandy in 1944 (and today) will certainly interest you. What these images say to me is that no matter what—life goes on.

Via Fishki.

All color photos are exclusive copyright © Patrick Elie.

Then and Now

B&W Photo, Great Depression, 1930s: Click image for larger view.

B&W Photo, Current Day, 2009: Click image for larger view.


I HAVE ALWAYS WONDERED IF CERTAIN obscure places in 20th century photography are still standing. Here’s proof that, though old and creaky, some still remain.

Via here.