TimeGuessr #456 Answer & Analysis

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Welcome to today’s edition of Daily Photo Analysis! Dive into the stories behind yesterday’s most intriguing photos from TimeGuessr #456, from Friday, August 30th, 2024.

Table of Contents

Photo 1: Borussia Dortmund fans waving banners protesting against the club's recent sponsorship deal

Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: The signs are written in German, with large banners protesting against Rheinmetall, a defense contractor. The words "Scheiss Rheinmetall-Deal" are prominent, indicating strong opposition to a deal involving this company.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The image is set in a large football stadium with modern infrastructure. The electronic advertising boards, high stands, and packed crowd indicate a contemporary setting, likely in a major city.

  • Crowd and Attire: The majority of the crowd is dressed in yellow and black, the colors associated with Borussia Dortmund, a well-known football club in Germany. The attire is typical of football supporters, with scarves, jerseys, and other fan merchandise visible.

  • Geographical Features: No natural geographical features are visible as the photo is taken inside a stadium.

  • General Context: The combination of the German language, Borussia Dortmund’s colors, and the modern stadium suggests this photo was taken during a Borussia Dortmund football match in Germany, possibly during a protest against Rheinmetall.

Year:

  • This photo was likely taken in 2023.

  • The fashion style, specifically the jerseys and fan gear, points to a recent time.

  • The presence of modern LED advertising boards and the reference to contemporary issues, such as sponsorship deals with defense companies, support this conclusion.

  • Borussia Dortmund's recent engagement in political and social issues, especially in 2023, makes this a likely year.

Location:

  • The location is Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

  • The combination of the stadium setting, the yellow and black colors, and the specific anti-Rheinmetall protest clearly indicate Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund's home stadium.

Photo 2: Aerial view of troops landing on Omaha Beach during the Normandy Landings

Public domain, via US National Archives

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: No visible signage in this photo.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The image shows a coastal area with what appears to be remnants of a historical structure or landing area. The straight lines and remnants suggest it might be from a wartime scenario.

  • Crowd and Attire: No people are visible in the image, as it appears to be an aerial photograph.

  • Geographical Features: The photo shows a long stretch of beach, possibly in a European setting, given the historical context and the strategic layout.

  • General Context: The image likely depicts a World War II landing beach, with remnants of structures indicating a significant historical event.

Year:

  • The image seems to date back to 1944.

  • The remnants and setup are indicative of D-Day landing sites during World War II.

  • The technology used for the aerial photograph is consistent with that era.

  • The historical context suggests a date around the Normandy Invasion.

Location:

  • The location appears to be Normandy, France.

  • The beach, combined with the historical remnants, strongly suggests this is one of the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, most likely Omaha Beach or a similar site.

Photo 3: Celebrations on the streets of Amsterdam during the annual 'Dam tot Damloop'

Joop van Bilsen / Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: The signs in the background are written in Dutch, and there are banners indicating a "Dam tot Dam Race," which is a well-known event in the Netherlands.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The buildings have a distinct European architectural style, with large, old stone structures typical of a historic city center.

  • Crowd and Attire: The people are dressed in mid-20th century clothing, with boys in short pants and sweaters, and adults in formal attire. The presence of a horse-drawn carriage suggests a historical or commemorative event.

  • Geographical Features: The setting is urban, with cobblestone streets, typical of historic European city centers.

  • General Context: The combination of the Dutch language, the race, and the historical attire indicates a setting in the Netherlands during a mid-20th century event.

Year:

  • The photograph is likely from 1959.

  • The style of clothing and the presence of the horse-drawn carriage suggest a date around the 1950s.

  • The "Dam tot Dam Race" banner and the event's style point to the late 1950s.

  • The black and white format of the image also supports this timeframe.

Location:

  • The location is Amsterdam, Netherlands.

  • The architectural style, Dutch language, and specific reference to the "Dam tot Dam Race" point clearly to Amsterdam as the location.

Photo 4: Two people talking on streets of Pokhara, Nepal

fabulousfabs, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: The banners and signs are mostly obscured, but the focus is on the people and their interactions.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The buildings in the background have a tropical, somewhat rustic feel, with open balconies and a street-level view, suggesting a location in a warm climate.

  • Crowd and Attire: The people are covered in colorful powders, and the attire is casual, with dreadlocks and bandanas, indicating a celebration, possibly the Hindu festival of Holi.

  • Geographical Features: The setting seems to be a street in a warm, tropical climate, possibly in South Asia.

  • General Context: The colorful powders and the festive atmosphere suggest this photo was taken during the Holi festival, a popular Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring.

Year:

  • This picture appears to have been shot in 2010.

  • The fashion, with dreadlocks and modern casual wear, indicates a more recent time.

  • The presence of a DSLR camera in the hands of one of the people in the photo suggests a date in the late 2000s or early 2010s.

  • The context of a Holi festival and the style of the buildings suggest a tropical or subtropical region, with the timeframe around 2010.

Location:

  • The location is Pokhara, Nepal.

  • The rustic buildings with a tropical feel, combined with the celebration of Holi, suggest a location in Nepal, likely Pokhara.

  • The blend of traditional and modern elements in the festival points to a major city where such cultural events are celebrated widely.

Photo 5: Democratic representative Charles Rangel speaking on a flip phone outside of the Capitol Building

Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: No visible signage is necessary to identify this location, but the Capitol Building is clearly visible in the background.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The photo features the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., a significant landmark in American politics.

  • Crowd and Attire: The man in the foreground is wearing a suit, typical of a politician or a professional in the 1990s. The presence of a large, bulky cell phone further indicates the era.

  • Geographical Features: The background clearly shows the Capitol Building, indicating an urban setting in Washington, D.C.

  • General Context: The combination of the Capitol Building, the suit, and the large cell phone suggests a political context, likely in the 1990s, possibly related to a press event or legislative session.

Year:

  • The scene depicted is probably from 1994.

  • The style of the cell phone, which is large and bulky, is consistent with models from the early to mid-1990s.

  • The fashion style, particularly the suit and tie, is indicative of the 1990s.

  • The context of a political scene in front of the Capitol Building, with this specific technology, suggests a date around 1994.

Location:

  • The location is Washington, D.C., USA.

  • The clear view of the Capitol Building and the political nature of the image unmistakably indicate Washington, D.C.

  • The attire and context strongly suggest a location in the political heart of the United States.

Personal Score

TimeGuessr #456 44,299/50,000

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I enjoyed this set of photos, however what did kill my run was the first photo. As I was 12 years off as I was focusing too heaily on the lack of cell phones in the audience along with my lack of German poltical climate knowledge. However on the third photo, I was spot on as when the photo looks like Amsterdamn, the lanauge appears to be “Amsterdamn-ish” it has to be Amsterdam.

Thanks! Let me know if you have any additional suggestions!

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-JonErik

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