Angela with her team, a photo from Schleswig-Holstein, West

Photographer's Note

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After a photo from English Christmas Market, another photo with people, quite a rarity in my predominantly postcard-like gallery.

I have showed here one photo taken on this day already. The blond lady walking with her friends made me think it could be Angela...

This archival photo was taken in 2006. From 9 June to 9 July 2006 Germany hosted the FIFA World Cup. I remember I took this photo after a German victory. Judged by the date of the photo (30 June 2006) this must have been after the game with Argentina. It was won by Germany hence the joy. Unfortunately, the German team has lost the next game with Italy but still ended up on the third place which is quite high.

I have no interest in football at all, but people were so enthusiastic partying all over the town that I grabbed my camera and took some photos.
The partially bright background was due to the evening sunlight on some parts of the buildings.

To see how Italians have celebrated after winning the World Cup few days later have a look at THIS PHOTO by Luciano.

Tue, Tue, Fis2, PiotrF, ikeharel, Royaldevon, COSTANTINO, sacimar, mcmtanyel, alvaraalto, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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Tue (83952) 2019-12-03 12:52

Hello Mariusz,
A photo from the early days of Merkel's chancellorship, a more than thirteen year old picture, it's remarkable how long she's been in office. She looks a bit lost among the football fans, though and not really celebrating the Germany win, maybe she was already worrying about the next opponent. Good capture, I like seeing Lübeck in the background as well.
Lars

Fis2 (158103) 2019-12-03 14:13

Czesc Mariusz!
Widze, ze szuflada otwarta.
Ciekawa scena z ulicy.
Kibice zawsze swietuja w czasie takich imprez.
Ladny reporterski strzal.
Dobrej nocy.
Krzysztof

Gerrit (59968) 2019-12-03 14:27

Hello Mariusz,
typical scenery of these strangely dressed up people celebrating, Well seen,
thanks and regards,
Gerrit

PiotrF (52342) 2019-12-03 15:33

Czesc Mariusz
Bez podpisu widac radosc z dobrego wystepu wlasnej druzyny :)
Ciekawa scenka, dobry reporterski strzał.
Kadr i jakosc - jak zwykle super
pozdrawiam
Piotr

Nicou (193806) 2019-12-03 22:28

Hello

Une bien belle image vivante et colorés de ces supporter de foot avec le drapeau et c'est vrai que la dame en blond ressemble à Angela très bien vu génial.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

jemaflor (137366) 2019-12-03 23:34

Hi Mariusz,
Original idea with your comparison ... Well taken, good timing with attitude of these people, good colors with all these flags, tfs.

lousat (131363) 2019-12-04 0:50

Hi Mariusz,thanks a lot to talk about the opposite end of the world cup with the link of my pic! Very nice capture,they are happy after the match with Argentina,but just for few days..ahaha...lovely capture of this funny group from your archive,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

ifege (35217) 2019-12-04 1:22

Hi Mariusz
Hmmm! Interesting connection but a good street photo, especially in the large version.
cheers
Ian

Royaldevon (78216) 2019-12-04 1:40

Hello Mariusz,

I smiled at the thought of Angela leading a victorious, football crowd!

It is surprising how excited fans become about their teams!
I remember being in Spain when they won the European Cup and cars were hooting, fans were singing and there was such an air of jollity in the city.
You have captured this sort of mood, particularly with the figure, arms extended, carrying a flag.
The whole scene is really well co-ordinated with the national colours of Germany.
You have cropped the scene well, so that all the focus is on the fans.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Silvio1953 (208473) 2019-12-04 3:59

Ciao Mariusz, lovely composition with nice people, excellent clarity, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (107035) 2019-12-04 9:22

Hello Mariusz,
Of course the photo quality is super, but I see angry faces... except for one guy on left. Maybe football fans are no happy crowd's.
Nice find in your archives.
Good evening,
Ike

jmdias (105028) 2019-12-04 9:22

mariusz

I liked to watch brazilian team in the world cups until 1982, when the best brazilian team of ever was defeated by a worst team (the italy), after that deception I never paid so deep attention to the games as I did in my youth. germany wasn't the winner in their home, but they won in my home, humiliating our team. nice flagrant of this moment of joy.

take care

jorge

pajaran (104821) 2019-12-04 10:16

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan tekst ...
Lepo pokzano, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Lepa fotografija i secanje.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view and a moment, interesting text ...
A nice, well-captured moment.
Beautiful photography and memories.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.

COSTANTINO (105977) 2019-12-04 11:14

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
yew you are right
my first thought was the same with you
interesting capture perfectly executed
well taken the nice timing
welldone
regards
costantino

sacimar (38173) 2019-12-05 4:11

Hello Mariusz,

interesting and different photo in your gallery, I like the scene with the German fans with the multiple flags, they were enjoying the competition, well seen,

Best regards,

Sergio

Miguel82 (47110) 2019-12-05 12:03

Mariusz, you captured well the German supporters expressing their joy in a street of Lubeck after their national team victory. They brandish the German flag and one man wears a hat with the national colors. Good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

mcmtanyel (59370) 2019-12-05 21:28

Hello Mariusz,
It is a nice, colorful street shot. However, the light was harsh on the buildings in the background. 👌👌
Regards,
MT

alvaraalto (42410) 2019-12-07 7:23

Hello Mariusz
This group reminds me of a party of German football fans that I photographed in Washington. Even then it was about football fans. Even then they beat Argentina but were "Weltmeister" this time. The Dutch team then became third.
Excellent presentation
Have a good weekend, groet Rob

ChrisJ (162544) 2019-12-09 12:14

Hello Mariusz,

The national black, red, and yellow colours are predominant here. Like you, I am not overly fond of football and rugby but must confess I do like to watch grand finals sometimes, just that I am not so interested in quarter finals and the like. Tfs!