TimeGuessr 471 Answers & 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 #471, from Saturday, September 14, 2024.

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Photo 1: The A.F.L. Screen Cartoonist's Guild, a labor union representing animators and cartoonists, striking against unfair pay and Disney's refusal to unionize

The A.F.L. Screen Cartoonist's Guild, a labor union representing animators and cartoonists, striking against unfair pay and Disney's refusal to unionize.

Los Angeles Times, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: The “Disney Artists on Strike” and “There are No Strings on Me” signs suggest a significant historical event, specifically related to the Disney strikes of the 1940s.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The telegraph poles and lack of modern vehicles suggest a mid-20th-century timeframe.

  • Crowd and Attire: The participants wear business-casual attire typical of the 1940s, particularly in Los Angeles, California.

  • Geographical Features: The mountains in the background and wide streets suggest this is Southern California.

  • General Context: The Disney strike of 1941 occurred in Burbank, California, which aligns with the clues from the signs and the landscape.

Year:

  • The photograph is likely from 1941.

  • The Disney strike began in May of that year, and the clothing styles, telegraph poles, and protest signs are consistent with that period.

Location:

  • This photo was taken in Burbank, California, USA

  • Outside the Disney Studios, based on the specific strike signage and the mountainous backdrop typical of the Los Angeles area.

Photo 2: Pope Francis visiting young people during his 2024 pastoral visit to Timor-Leste

Pope Francis visiting young people during his 2024 pastoral visit to Timor-Leste.

Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: No explicit signs, but the papal figure suggests a notable religious event involving the Pope.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The modern setup with flags suggests an international, formal gathering.

  • Crowd and Attire: The people wear modern attire, including official volunteer T-shirts, indicating a contemporary event.

  • Geographical Features: The setting seems to be outdoors at an international event, possibly a world youth or papal visit.

  • General Context: Based on the visible crowd and attire, this likely involves Pope Francis during a public event in the 2020s.

Year:

  • This image was likely captured in 2023, given the contemporary clothing and the presence of Pope Francis, who often appears in wheelchair events post-2021 due to his health.

Location:

  • The photo was taken in Lisbon, Portugal, during World Youth Day 2023, as the flags and international gathering match this notable Catholic event.

Photo 3: A car driving through Fier, Albania in the mid-2000s

A car driving through Fier, Albania in the mid 2000s.

Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0, via ETH Zurich Library

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: No specific signs, but the yellow and green buildings and license plates provide important clues.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The architecture features Soviet-style apartment buildings common in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

  • Crowd and Attire: The street is less populated, and there are no distinct outfits visible, which suggests a more mundane, daily setting.

  • Geographical Features: The car's license plate suggests Albania due to the letters and number combination.

  • General Context: The combination of the architecture and vehicle license plates indicates this is likely Tirana, Albania.

Year:

  • The photograph seems to date back to 2005-2010, based on the vehicles on the street, which are consistent with models from the early 2000s

Location:

  • This photo was likely taken in Tirana, Albania, based on the style of buildings and the license plates, which are specific to the country

Photo 4: A colonial exhibition displayed during the 'Rally of Labour' in Nuremberg, Germany, under Nazi rule

A colonial exhibition displayed during the 'Rally of Labour' in Nuremberg, Germany, under Nazi rule.

Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: The Nazi swastikas and posters about Germany’s African colonies provide clear context, as these were common in Nazi propaganda.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The urban architecture fits early 20th-century Germany, with buildings typical of central European cities.

  • Crowd and Attire: The formal attire, including suits and hats, was standard in the 1930s, especially among middle-class Germans.

  • Geographical Features: The city street, with its orderly buildings and signage, is indicative of Nuremberg, known for hosting Nazi rallies.

  • General Context: Nuremberg was a hub for Nazi activity, particularly known for large propaganda events and exhibitions like the one depicted in this photo.

Year:

  • This photo was likely taken in 1938-1939, just before WWII.

  • The Nazi symbols, combined with the colonial propaganda, point to the late 1930s, a time of heightened Nazi influence.

Location:

  • The photograph was taken in Nuremberg, Germany, a city historically associated with Nazi rallies and propaganda exhibitions.

  • The swastika banners and posters about German colonies align with Nuremberg’s role as a center for such events during this era.

Photo 5: Congolese goalkeeper Brice Samba watching the ball hit the crossbar during a 2013 Valais Cup match

Congolese goalkeeper Brice Samba watching the ball hit the crossbar during a 2013 Valais Cup match

Clément Bucco-Lechat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Summary of Analysis:

  • Signage: The "Valais" signage in the stadium indicates this is a football match in Switzerland, specifically in the Valais region.

  • Architecture and Infrastructure: The modern stadium infrastructure suggests a recent timeframe, with plastic seating and digital advertising boards.

  • Crowd and Attire: The players are in modern football gear, with the goalkeeper’s jersey style pointing to the early 2010s.

  • Geographical Features: The stadium is set in the Alps, as indicated by the visible mountains in the background.

  • General Context: This is a football match likely played by a Swiss football club in the Valais region.

Year:

  • The photograph is likely from 2014.

  • Based on the goalkeeper’s attire and the digital advertising boards, which became more common in football stadiums around this time.

Location:

  • The photo was taken in Sion, Valais, Switzerland, during a football match in the local stadium, based on the “Valais” signage and the mountainous setting typical of the region.

Personal Score

TimeGuessr #471 32,418/50,000

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