Now and Then Places / Lisbeth Hernandez

Now and Then Places


By Lisbeth Hernandez

You might ask how this photograph can relate to vintage L.A. Well, in my opinion, this photo demonstrates how architecture has changed and developed throughout the years. For instance, architecture way back then was just simple and ordinary, but now architecture has expanded and become more complex. Perhaps this was just a simple building, but it was turned into a nice scene of colors, writing, items, plants, paintings, planters and much more. This photo makes you ask what is so significant about this place? For all we know it could've been an important place, or a barber shop or 99 cent store. But now you can observe how it's a small restaurant that provides a variety of Mexican food. Even though there is a lot of writing going on, it's still a relaxed and chill atmosphere. This small restaurant got my attention, and it lured me in to taking a picture. Who knew something so small could get someone's eye?

In this particular photograph, there is much going on, including motion. The Mexican restaurant is sort of complex in a way. There are many colors included in this photo, such as light khaki, red, kinds of blue, green, black, etc. You can also find lines and pattern and repetition in this picture that make you think.