These Pictures Take the Concept of ‘Then and Now’ to a Whole New Level

Something is fascinating about comparing an old photograph to a contemporary image of an identical thing. The changes in the environment are only part of the intrigue; the picture quality, on the other hand, is frequently considerably superior, adding a lot to how you relate to each shot.

The first image of the Royal Mile in Scotland is so ancient that it almost looks like a pencil drawing, but compared to a contemporary photograph of Scotland, it appears as if little has changed save for the paving of the walkways.