Die Welt und Die Mauer

[Pete Askew]

Wonderful light on the way from Potsdamer Platz to Martin Gropius Bau. And an interesting looking exhibition about the Berlin Wall (Die Mauer) - we didn't have time to stop though.

Sony RX100. PP in LR / Nik ColorFX Po 4.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

For some reason the city landscapes of Giorgio de Chirico came to mind. Good snap, Pete.

 

[Brian Moore]

Martin Gropius Bau,...Bauhaus eight, Pete? Wasn't Martin Gropius a founder of that movement? It is indeed a bonnie fotie, Pete! The sunlight looks lovely.

We have a bit of the wall here in Los Angeles, by the way. About a 20 foot long section. Its on Wilshire Boulevard, across the street from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. What's going on below left?

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Rob. I didn't know the artist, but I can see the connection.

Close Brian, but he was the great uncle of Walter Gropius, the founder of the Bauhaus movement - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Gropius - and it is the building that he is remembered for most (built as a museum / gallery). This is the longest section of the wall (running far left) that I have seen since 1989 and I don't know if it will be permanent or not. In the sunken area below it are various display boards which I assume are about the division. I will go back properly in the autumn. Thanks though.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Excellent Pete, the balloon, clouds and composition an the light has produced a cracking photo.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Julian.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

It seems as if " Die welt " is floating in thin air Pete. And I guess we are--

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Ivar.

 

[Beth Carter]

looks like an interesting place to explore, definitely enjoying the soft light on the balloon.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Beth.

 

[Paul Lange]

Looks like they had a rethink on the zeppelin design, probably after watching Star Wars.

I'm amazed at how ordered everything looks.

 

[Pete Askew]

Er, it's Germany Paul!

Thanks.

 

[Tom Dunne]

Beautiful glow of light Pete for a most enjoyable composition. Great lines from the buildings and walls as if inviting you down to join the people. Of course the balloon gives it another dimension.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Tom. Actually, the balloon was quite a challenge. It was being winched down as I approached (at a fair rate) and was also swinging from left to right. So timing the position was a bit tricky. I would have preferred it a tiny bit higher but I was too far back to make that work. It is used for view of Berlin. I have never tried it, and have no intention to!