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TimeGuessr #456 Answer & Analysis

Hallo! (“Hello!” in German)
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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