1883
by sigrun_th

Comment:
5 - I like the concept of this shot and feel you pretty well met the Challenge (re a photo of this into a time capsule depicts the era for future generations). Criticism; having said that, the 'authenticity' (fooling me re the year) is detracted in my opinion by the roof of the right house (but I could be wrong), did they have galvanized iron then? I like the composition though but if the angle were a little sharper, perhaps more front on (depending what was on the right) it may have made this a better photograph in my opinion. Also the introduction of a selective desaturation effect, might have worked quite dramatically here, if not a b/w or sepia, but not sure on that.

1843
by edmartin

Comment:
5 - Met the Challenge re a shot of this into a time capsule depicts the era for future generations. Criticism; whilst I like the sepia(?) effect here, given that (I am assuming) there are only a few colors in this shot, the color version may have been more dramatic and captured the detail and 'glory' of this period in time. I would like to have seen the crest in full too, and I just noticed that building(?) right rear, if it was old, then incorporated more else just removed completely from the frame. I guess it was a hard angle to get as is, but somehow bringing the 'artwork' of this ship into the frame more fully, and thus dramatically, would have made it a better photo in my opinion. Well done also for not elaborating on the year, the picture tells it's own story (not to mention what the Challenge description asked for).

1808
by popdeepop

Comment:
5 - Fairly well met the Challenge in my opinion, re a photo of this in a time capsule would depict this era for future generations if, and here is the criticism; more attention to the detail, such as, (and maybe I am wrong here) that building left rear detracts in my opinion. I would like to have seen a different angle here incorporating more of the 'grandeur' of this house (if possible, dependent of course what is on the 'sides'). I think the colors of the wall/entrance and house are good, but unless those could have been emphasized and as I say a different, more dramatic angle, perhaps a b/w or sepia would have helped make this a better shot in my opinion.

1890
by biggood53

Comment:
5 - Met the Challenge (fairly well, see below), for me a shot of this put into a time capsule with the year, depicts the era fairly well for future generations. Criticism; whilst I can certainly pick out some classic pieces here (the high chair especially), there are a few pieces which I question the 'authenticity' re the 'era'. The 'patterned newspaper'(?) on the shelves, confuses me and I cannot discern what it is, or for - perhaps it is an 'era specific' thing - who knows. Just a few minor details such as the leg coasters, some of the 'items', detract in my opinion. Also, there are too many things here, and the 'arrangement' could have been better in my opinion. As for a b/w or sepia to enhance the 'feel' for the era, maybe, not sure on that. For me, just a different arrangement/composition, and angle, would have made this a better photograph in my opinion.

1931
by Tammer

Comment:
5 - I like this shot and think you met the Challenge (mostly, see further notes), in the respect that a shot of this put into a time capsule would depict the era ('automobile') for future generations. Criticism; firstly, the buildings in the background, I really wish you cropped that out or better, had a sharper, perhaps even ground level angle here. The gentleman behind the wheel adds to the character too and whilst the coloring of the vehicle is good and seemingly authentic, sepia might have added something, but not sure on that. Also with those white tires etc, again, a different angle, even closer, to 'show them off', would have made this a better photograph in my opinion. To really nitpick I guess the bitumen 'path' wasn't around then(?), so maybe parking on the grass (risky I know), but it is a classic car and apt for the Challenge. If only those buildings didnt bring me back to 'present day' when I view this shot.

1975
by xuan768

Comment:
5 - Met the Challenge in regard to a photo of this could be put into a time capsule to depict this era for future generations (with a little note on who it is). I actually tried to Wikipedia to find out who this is, I 'guess' it is Vietnam related, or, a relative. It does, for me, depict an aspect of the era though, so you met the Challenge fairly well - just as a 'westerner' it does not tell a 'clear' story. World politics aside, Criticism; whilst I think the effects look good, I would like to see perhaps a little bolder contrast. There is definitely a lot of character(s) in this shot, perhaps even a frame (given the 'inner frame') may have made this stand out a little more. I also congratulate you for not having an 'explanation' and putting just the year. As I said, it tells a story as it is, just that for me personally, it is not fully comprehended. I don't need to know more though to get it as a fitting shot for the Challenge.

1955
by dragonlady

Comment:
6 - Met the Challenge (I think a photo of this put into a time capsule for said year depicts the era well for future generations). Criticism; I would like to see either a slightly 'wider' angle, incorporating the roof, else a tighter one, with just the 'eave'. All the 'subjects' look pretty authentic to me (maybe the pump?). As for b/w or sepia, not sure on that, I like the colors, but maybe the desaturation may have made it more 'dramatic', not sure.

1931
by sartobr

Comment:
5 - I like the concept here and I think that a photo of this put into a time capsule for said year would depict the era quite well for future generations, therefore met the Challenge. Criticism; for true 'authenticity' the 'fashion' is not quite right in my opinion, and in my opinion, if you had used just shirts or something 'neglibible' would have made this a better photograph in my opinion. I like how you got the suds etc, and the setup. I wonder if b/w or sepia might have worked better. A slightly wider angle would have also been better, to get the bigger picture of the 'washing', in my opinion, etc etc.

1935
by DannyM

Comment:
5 - I like this and think you met the Challenge in the respect that a shot of this put into a time capsule for said year would depict the era quite well for future generations. Criticism; for true 'authenticity', I will nitpick the phone, and perhaps the shape of the Coke bottle, but yes that is nitpicking, but 'striving for perfection' is the aim, for me at least. I like the shadow at the fore, and would like to see you have incorporated that more. I think the b/w works well here but a different angle, more 'dramatic', may have made this a better photograph in my opinion.

Nana's Crocheted Bedspread, cir. 1945
by Younger

Comment:
4 - In my opinion you 'lost points' with the elaboration, just the year would suffice and as I read the Challenge ('should be'). Criticism; I like what you have chosen to shoot here but would like to see more of the little 'book'(?) to add more 'feel' to this photo. Perhaps even b/w or sepia but yes I know the Coke thimble might get lost a little. With just the title, likely a 7 from me (as a photo of this put into said year time capsule, would depict the era for future generations, not to mention these subjects would likely would fit into a time capsule as they are). edit:typos

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