Revisiting Historical Locations

[Chris Dodkin]

In preparation for an upcoming road-trip on Route 66, I have been reading a great book called 'Route 66 Lost & Found'.

The author, Russell A. Olsen, has developed the idea of collecting vintage postcards which depict old Route 66, and then revisiting the sites today to replicate the postcard shot with a modern day equivalent.

The resulting image pairs are fascinating, providing a record of how quickly things can change, and even how quickly the natural environment can reclaim man-made structures.

The author also has a website, featuring additional photographs from Route 66

http://www.route66lostandfound.com/order.html


A great read, and inspiring stuff

 

[Brian Moore]

Very cool idea Chris. I checked out that link. The guy has some nice pictures. What equipment is he using,...does he say in his book?

 

[Hamish Gill]

Images aren't working?

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Images aren't working?

I guess he doesn't allow links!

Found some alternatives for the book image and changed image link - you'll have to follow the URL link for the current day images

Well worth checking it out

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Very cool idea Chris. I checked out that link. The guy has some nice pictures. What equipment is he using,...does he say in his book?

He doesn't specifically mention the camera kit, other than to comment that it broke-down early in the trip, and had to be sent back to LA for repair while he waited at some motel!