this post was submitted on 04 Feb 2025
198 points (98.5% liked)
HistoryPorn
5413 readers
429 users here now
If you would like to become a mod in this community, kindly PM the mod.
Relive the Past in Jaw-Dropping Detail!
HistoryPorn is for photographs (or, if it can be found, film) of the past, recent or distant! Give us a little snapshot of history!
Rules
- Be respectful and inclusive.
- No harassment, hate speech, or trolling.
- Engage in constructive discussions.
- Share relevant content.
- Follow guidelines and moderators' instructions.
- Use appropriate language and tone.
- Report violations.
- Foster a continuous learning environment.
- No genocide or atrocity denialism.
Pictures of old artifacts and museum pieces should go to History Artifacts
Illustrations and paintings should go to History Drawings
Related Communities:
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
This photo being in B&W makes it look older than it is
Crazy to think that B&W photography was common (due to being cheaper), coexisting with color photography, all the way up to the digital age.
All hail the digital age!
Now quality B&W film is way more expensive
Also easier to develop and process yourself than most color processes, so it could be done without going to a lab.
It’s the preferred method of making a black and white print by photographers and artists. Monochromatic film yields far better results than printing a color negative on monochromatic paper.