TimeGuessr #460 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 #460, from Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.

Table of Contents

Photo 1: A Caspian Airlines airplane pictured after overrunning the runway

Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: There is a visible sign on the aircraft with the name "Caspian Airlines." The text on the signage, combined with the Iranian flag on the tail, indicates that the airline is from Iran.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The surroundings suggest an urban area with low-rise buildings typical of Middle Eastern cities. The presence of a wide road and multiple emergency vehicles suggests the photo was taken in or near an urban center.

  • Crowd and Attire: The crowd is dressed in a mix of formal uniforms and casual clothing. The attire seems to reflect a mix of Middle Eastern and international styles, which supports the location being in Iran.

  • Geographical Features: There are no distinct natural geographical features visible, but the urban infrastructure indicates the scene takes place in a city.

  • General Context: The photo likely captures the aftermath of an emergency landing or accident involving a Caspian Airlines aircraft in an urban area in Iran. The emergency response and presence of foam on the runway are indicative of an emergency situation.

Year:

  • The photo was likely taken in 2020.

  • The modern emergency vehicles and the aircraft model (which looks like a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, common until the early 2000s) indicate a recent event.

  • The uniforms of the emergency responders and the general condition of the infrastructure suggest a timeframe within the last decade.

  • The presence of smartphones and modern vehicles further supports a date from the late 2010s to early 2020s.

Location:

  • The location is Tehran, Iran.

  • This conclusion is drawn from the airline (Caspian Airlines is an Iranian airline) and the style of architecture.

  • The presence of the Iranian flag on the aircraft’s tail and the emergency responders' attire further solidify this conclusion.

Photo 2: Celebrity couple being interviewed at the 60th Academy Awards

Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: A banner with the number "60" is visible in the background, possibly indicating a significant anniversary event, such as the 60th Academy Awards.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The architecture features ornate, classical detailing, which is consistent with historic buildings in Hollywood, California.

  • Crowd and Attire: The people in the photo are dressed in formal evening wear, indicating an event of significant importance, likely an awards ceremony.

  • Geographical Features: The setting is urban with an iconic, ornate building, typical of a landmark location in a major city.

  • General Context: The combination of the number 60 and the formal attire suggests this is likely the 60th Academy Awards, which took place in 1988 in Hollywood.

Year:

  • The image appears to be taken in 1988.

  • The formal fashion of the 1980s, especially the tuxedos and gowns, suggests a timeframe within this decade.

  • The presence of the "60" banner is a key clue, pointing to the 60th Academy Awards in 1988.

  • The hairstyles and design of the event infrastructure are consistent with the late 1980s.

Location:

  • The location is Hollywood, California, USA.

  • The architecture, along with the context of the event, strongly indicates this is outside the Dolby Theatre or another prominent venue in Hollywood.

  • The "60" likely refers to the 60th Academy Awards, confirming the Hollywood location.

Photo 3: A reenactment of the painting 'The Death of Major Peirson' in Saint Helier, Jersey

Duncan Slater / Alamy Stock Photo

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: There are flags in the background, including one that resembles the Union Jack, suggesting a British or Commonwealth event.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The buildings in the background have a Georgian architectural style, common in many historic British towns.

  • Crowd and Attire: The people are dressed in a mix of modern outdoor clothing and historical costumes, indicating a reenactment or historical event.

  • Geographical Features: The setting appears to be a town square with cobblestone streets, typical of many historic British or European towns.

  • General Context: This image likely depicts a historical reenactment or cultural event, possibly related to British history or a local celebration.

Year:

  • This picture appears to have been shot in 2010.

  • The modern attire mixed with historical costumes suggests a reenactment event in the 21st century.

  • The quality of the photograph and the modernity of some of the clothing styles suggest a more recent date, such as the point & shoot camera feature.

  • The flag design and style suggest it was taken in a post-2000 event celebrating or reenacting British history.

Location:

  • The location is St. Helier, Jersey.

  • This conclusion is drawn from the presence of the British flags, the Georgian architecture, and the unique cultural event likely tied to the local history of Jersey.

  • The specific design of the Union Jack and the other flags suggest this location within the Channel Islands, specifically Jersey.

Photo 4: A group performing in Dam Square, Amsterdam on Koninginnedag

Fotograaf Onbekend / Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: The sign visible reads "Standplaats," which is Dutch for "Taxi Stand," indicating a location in the Netherlands.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The buildings in the background feature typical Dutch architecture with tall, narrow facades, which is characteristic of Amsterdam.

  • Crowd and Attire: The crowd is dressed in typical 1970s fashion, with long hair and casual clothing, consistent with the era of rock concerts and protests.

  • Geographical Features: The large square with the obelisk in the background identifies this location as the Dam Square in Amsterdam.

  • General Context: The combination of the architecture, signage, and crowd style suggests this is an event or concert in Amsterdam during the 1970s.

Year:

  • The scene depicted is probably from 1973.

  • The long hairstyles, fashion, and musical instruments are consistent with the early 1970s.

  • The black-and-white photography style and the presence of certain musical equipment also help date this to the early 70s.

  • The design of the signage and the appearance of the square suggest a period from the early 1970s.

Location:

  • The location is Amsterdam, Netherlands.

  • The Dutch language on the sign and the identifiable architecture of the Dam Square confirm this location as Amsterdam.

  • The presence of the National Monument in the background further solidifies this conclusion.

Photo 5: A fundraiser clock for a new YMCA building in New York

Fotograaf Onbekend / Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: The large circular sign in the center reads "YMCA," a prominent organization in New York City, indicating a likely location in New York.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The surrounding buildings are high-rise, early 20th-century architecture, typical of Manhattan, New York City.

  • Crowd and Attire: The crowd is dressed in early 20th-century fashion, with men wearing bowler hats and women in long dresses, which matches styles from the 1910s.

  • Geographical Features: The urban setting with tall buildings and crowded streets is consistent with Manhattan during the early 20th century.

  • General Context: This image likely captures a fundraising or public event in New York City, related to the YMCA, during the early 1900s.

Year:

  • The photograph is likely from 1919.

  • The fashion, especially the bowler hats and long coats, is consistent with the pre-World War I era.

  • The design of the cars and the architecture suggests a time period in the early the 1910s. As the cars are the style before the WW1 era of cars

Location:

  • The location is New York City, New York, USA.

  • The large "YMCA" sign and the early 20th-century skyscrapers are unmistakably indicative of New York City, particularly in the financial district or midtown Manhattan. Specifically Wall Street & Broad Street, in the background there is an advertisement for the Wall Street Journal and the fundraising sign has Broad Street listed.

  • The density of the buildings and the specific style of architecture align with Manhattan's iconic skyline from the early 1900s.

Personal Score

TimeGuessr #460 37,871/50,000

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I felt tricked by the reenactment of the “The Death of Major Peirson” painting, as I was certain this was in Boston outside of Faneuil Hall but was shocked when I learned it was in Jersey.

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