Duplication of the Chariot Photo

Photographer’s Note

I tried this one "duplicating" the chariot placed atop the columns (especially after a few beers...), rather than a "classic" shot of the Brandenburger Gate in Berlin.

The chariot is the "Quadriga" sculpture, which Napoleon took to Paris in 1806, it was later returned in 1814.

The Brandenburger Gate is the only surviving one of 18 city gates.

During the Cold War it remained in East Berlin, although access was forbidden due to its proximity to the Wall, so it was practically "no man's land".

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thor68 (5537) 2007-04-15 5:17

haha, interesting and superb "too-many-beers"-effect, daniel! :-)
amazing color-inferno and terrific double-vision.
how long did you expose?
wonderful idea & take care, thor.

pierrefonds (26669) 2007-04-15 8:06

Hi Daniel,

A nice photo of the cars passing by which are giving a special effect of colors to the photo. It has a very good composition and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre

freedom (287) 2007-04-15 12:09

Hello Daniel
I had an idea about going out in the evening and take pictures, but I alwais feel to tired at last. Well, i'd probabily chose a classical way to portait the Brandeburger Gate, also because I never take the camera with me wenn I know that I'm going to drink - But I must confesse that the resault is eccellent, expecially because of the "doubling effect". Maybe next time - Ciao -Renato

leo61 (43816) 2007-04-15 13:56

Hi Daniel!
Good experiment with your camera and I like the result.The double Quadriga looks geat and the orange colors of the gate are fantastic.
Regards,Leo

barrufeto_77 (25943) 2007-04-19 1:03

Hi daniel.

This picture makes me thought in another kind of picture If I come back to Berlin...

It's great how you "duplicate" the chariot.

Smart compo!

Rgs, Oscar

Merline (6578) 2008-06-22 9:06

Hi Daniel,
thanks for directing me to this example and....nice photograph!
I like it very much, the shining reds with a touch of yellow and gold, the silhouettes, it makes for an enticing mood, so warm and festive. It's good work and it would have deserved more attention INMHO.

Cheers
Michèle

P.S. thank you for putting me in your favorites also...it makes me happy! you are on my private hidden list:)