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Photographer’s Note

Alter Markt (Old Market Square) of Potsdam in 2007.
Twenty years after fall of Berlin Wall, central Berlin looks pretty much 'westernized'. Elsewhere process takes much longer, showing the country in various states of changes.
In this picture Nikolaikirche is under renovations. Empty site in the foreground is the place of Stadtschloss, damaged by bombing in 1945 and demolished in 1961 by communist authorities. This castle is to be rebuilt and in the middle Fortunalportal is the first step of this process. On the left, DDR era office building is already on a state of decay, and is probably very low on a priority list to be rescued.

Highlights toned towards yellow and shadows towards blue.

(Title Changes, a Black Sabbath song from the album Black Sabbath Vol 4, 1972.)

fanni, vinicio, Kielia has marked this note useful

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fanni (8729) 2009-11-09 2:17

Hi Kari,
I like this composition, and I like the idea of turning the photo into B&W! thus it acquires a very special look and mood - a bit too sombre, maybe! but also a bit thought-provoking... especially along with the Note.
Wishing you a good week ahead,
best regards
Elena

vinicio (22270) 2009-11-09 6:21

The BW is very good Kari, compliments, and the subject is interesting and beautiful as the note, well done.
Ciao
Vinicio

Kielia (8283) 2009-11-09 9:14

Hi Kari,
a very good contribution - in every sense - to this site on the occasion of this special day. By changing the colors you created a very appropriate mood. The title and the composition are very much to my liking!
Warm regards
Harriet

delpeoples (5608) 2009-11-09 11:47

Hi Kari, a very appropriate and extremely interesting documentary of Germany's history. I like the monochrome colors, the shot looks so austere. Nice depth, great reportage. TFS, Lisa

stefanocer (10379) 2009-11-09 13:21

Perfect pp for this shot karj , the result is really interesting , also impressive work in progress, well done.
Stefano.

xuaxo (5667) 2009-11-20 4:21

Hi Kari,
This photo will be very interesting to compare when the works are done.
Greetings,
F.