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25 Creative Examples of Polaroids in Pictures

By Alice Yoo on April 14, 2010

What is it about seeing a polaroid that makes us feel like aching for the past? It's like a nostalgic wave washes over us and we start longing for a simpler time. In this set, we brought together some of the most creative uses of polaroids within pictures. Like the post, Looking into the Past, we're asked to think about the passing of time. How does the past affect the present? What constants can we count on and what moments are merely fleeting?

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