And the Facebook page called ‘Cool Old Pic of the Day Club’ is known for sharing photographs spanning different eras. They include a wide range of subjects like classic advertisements, fascinating portraits, intriguing landscapes and more. Ready to look at some impressive photos from the past? Maybe they’ll give you a fresh perspective into history and how it shaped our world. Continue scrolling to broaden your mental horizons. “I believe documentary photography has a lot of power to change things in a positive way,” Binder, who also shares his works on Instagram, told Bored Panda. “By depicting reality, I can draw attention to the everyday lives of people with whom the viewer of my photos has little intersection and thus arouse empathy and understanding. It can therefore be a unifying medium that can create more cohesion in society that is drifting further and further apart at the moment.” He doesn’t see this as a challenge, however, because the photographer loves working like this. That being said, Binder believes there needs to be more appreciation for it. “Editors today often want to know exactly what stories will be like or individual pictures look like before they even give an assignment. The chances of discovering things, looking and documenting what is really happening on site has become pretty much more difficult for some time.” “I recently reconnected with people I photographed 20 years ago. Through their description of the serious changes in this neighborhood, I also became really aware of the historical significance of photos I take.” This goes on to show how photography captures not just the present, but also the ever-changing narratives of communities and the world around them. Capturing images in the 19th and 20th centuries required patience and a willingness to accept the unpredictability of film photography. Back then each frame was precious and valuable. Continue scrolling to look at some rich pictures from the past. Feel free to immerse yourself in the visual narratives of yesteryears with more historic pictures and rare moments from the past. Let us know which one you find the most fascinating. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
