Although some of these photos might have had a bit of artistic licence, they are still amazing. The Hindenburn is especially hard-hitting, but beautiful at the same time.
One of the greatest facets of reddit are the thriving subreddits, niche communities of people who share a passion for a specific topic. One of the Sifter’s personal favourites is r/ColorizedHistory. The major contributors are a mix of professional and amateur colorizers that bring historic photos to life through color. All of them are highly skilled digital artists that use a combination of historical reference material and a natural eye for colour.
When we see old photos in black and white, we sometimes forget that life back then was experienced in the same vibrant colours that surround us today. This gallery of talented artists helps us remember that 🙂
Below you will find a collection of some of the highest rated colorized images to date on r/ColorizedHistory.
I’ve also provide a list of some of the top contributors (in no particular order):
– zuzahin aka Mads…
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Matthew Sylvester 
Wow!
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Posted by shavenwookiee | August 21, 2013, 3:08 am