Christiania, a photo from Kobenhavn, East

Photographer's Note

This is the entrance of the freetown of Christiania. That 's a part of the city where alternative people live.

It was founded 1971 when a group of hippie squatters took over an area of abonded military barracks, and decleared themself independent form the rest of the kingdom of Denmark.

Today, there live about 700 adults and 250 children on an alternative way.

The most famous part of this freetown is "Pusherstreet", where hash was sold openly until 2004. Every year, half a million tourists visit this place.

It is not sure if Christiania will exist in the future, cause the right gouverment wants to build new appartments on this pretty green area, close to the centre and the water.

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I am not 100% happy with the colors, but when I give it more contrast, the two guys become very dark:(

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hojper (2830) 2004-11-10 17:39

A good detail from an interesting part of Copenhagen. And good that you got some people in. A pity one of the guys is blurred.

Tue (25786) 2004-11-18 16:39

Fint billede. Kontrasten mellem det kulørte maleri på baggrunden og de to sorte drenge er meget fint. Skal være synd hvis regeringen beslutter at lukke Christiania.

langaloo (489) 2004-11-20 12:03