September 30, 2013

30 of The Most Iconic Photos From Our Past

Historic photos are always stunning to look at. Since the invention of photography historic photographs have played important part to record unique and special aspects of our life such as weddings, birthdays and occasional selfie. Even a single photo sometimes can tell you much more about history than a whole book you read. Below are some iconic photographs from our past that will not only tell you historical events but also demonstrate the triumph of the human spirit, power of loyalty and tone and values of yesteryear. Take a look!

First morning after Sweden changed from driving on the left side
 to driving on the right, 1967
Sweden changed from driving on the left side to driving on the right, 1967

106-year-old Armenian Woman guards home, 1990

106-year-old Armenian Woman guards home, 1990

A beautiful suicide – 23 year-old Evelyn McHale jumped from the 83rd floor of the Empire State Building  and landed on a United Nations limousine, 1947

A beautiful suicide

August 17, 2013

20 Historic Black and White Photos Restored in Color

We can find out many historic photos that were photographed in black and white now being colorized with the help of digital process of colorization that bring a new life to history's most unforgettable images. Thanks to the community of subreddit, called r/ColorizedHistory, a mix of amateur and professional who pick historic photos in black and white then bring them to life through color. The artist use some imagination and interpretation with combination of natural color and the final result are stunning. Take a look!

1. Abandoned boy holding
a stuffed toy animal. London 1945

colored historic photos

colored historic photos

2. Elizabeth Taylor – Giant (1956 film)

Elizabeth Taylor – Giant (1956 film)

Elizabeth Taylor – Giant (1956 film)

3. Young Boy in Baltimore Slum Area, July 1938

Young Boy in Baltimore Slum Area, July 1938