Photographer's Note
Holocaust Memorial – Berlin
Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
I rejoin Lars on our European trip of this summer with my impressions of our visit to Berlin.
I start with three pictures of the Holocaust Memorial.
These are my addition to Lars' photographs (https://www.trekearth.com/gallery/photo1587918.htm) of this impressive monument.
There was a long discussion in German politics before this memorial, designed by the architect Peter Eisenman, was inaugurated on 10 May 2005.
De 2711 concrete slabs (stelae) are places in a grid pattern on a sloping field.
The stelae are not all of the same height. At the edges you can look over it and in the center of the memorial you are swallowed by tall blocks.
The monument in the heart of Berlin close to the Brandenburg Tower is an impressive testimony to these horrors from WW II.
The monument is certainly photogenic, yet it is difficult to capture the oppressive atmosphere in photographs.
With these three pictures, I'm going to try to give you an impression of this.
■ Picture 1: ◄ View over the blocks ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te874-1.jpg
■ Picture 2: ◄ Endless corridors express the despair ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te874-2.jpg
■ Picture 3: ◄ The youth and the monument ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te874-3.jpg
PaulVDV, holmertz, NickVu, Fis2, jhm, pierrefonds, CMJC, papagolf21, pajaran, worldcitizen, ChrisJ, ikeharel marcou esta nota como útil
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PaulVDV
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(54853) 2020-09-26 3:18
Hallo Rob,
Ik heb reeds heel wat foto's gezien van dit monument ter herinnering aan één van de meest vreselijke periodes uit Europa's én uit de Joodse geschiedenis.
Ik vroeg me al af of het nog mogelijk is hiervan een originele foto te nemen.
Dat presteer jij nu met drie nieuwe en zeer geslaagde composities.
Alle drie zijn ze zeer goed en je hoofdfoto vind ik echt heel bijzonder met zijn vele donkere en lichtgekleurde lijnen en hoeken.
Geweldig gedaan!
Vele groeten, Paul
holmertz
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(92852) 2020-09-26 3:47
Hello Rob,
I had the same experience here, that it is a very photogenic monument but for some reason not easy to find the best angles. I was looking for photos similar to this and managed a few that I liked. This one has a very good play of light and shaded parts that form an attractive pattern. The persons describe the size of the stones in this part. The WS show us the deep perspectives of the long corridors inside the monument.
Kind regards,
Gert
Fis2
(155625) 2020-09-26 4:22
Witaj Rob!
A very interesting pictures.
This place is very photogenic.
You showed it your way.
Good frames, colors and sharpness.
I like light and shadows.
Well done.
Nice weekend.
Krzysztof
jhm
(203003) 2020-09-26 4:48
Daag Rob,
Vele van de leden zullen niet goed weten wat de Holocaust geweest voor vele groepen in Duitsland 80 jaar geleden.
Nederland boven de grote rivieren kan daar ook over mee spreken.
Vandaar dat het heel goed is dat er regelmatig een foto verschijnt over dit onderwerp.
Vandaar dat ik jou een bedanking geef
Heel goed gedaan, bedankt
Prettig weekend uit Vlaanderen gewenst,
John
pierrefonds
(103537) 2020-09-26 5:04
Hi Lars,
The tight frame is putting the memorial in evidence. The point of view is shopwing the details of the Holocaust Memorial. There is a good contrast between the colours of the picture. Have a nice day.
Pierre
CMJC
(4773) 2020-09-26 6:42 [Comment]
Tue
(82232) 2020-09-26 7:32
Hallo Rob,
De golvende ondergrond en de verschillende hoogtes van de stenen zijn hier duidelijk te zien. Ook het licht was hier goed, waar door er een sterk contrast ontstaat tussen de donkere en lichte delen. Maar toch blijft het een lastig monument om te fotograferen.
Lars
Silvio1953
(205719) 2020-09-26 9:02
Ciao Rob, like a natural B&W, lovely composition with beautiful graphic, fine details, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio
jean113
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(22047) 2020-09-26 10:08
Hello Rob, three shots that give us a good impression of the monument. The figures really help with our appreciation of the scale.
Is the ground flat? Probably due to the light and shade I see an undulating surface.
I guess to children, it might feel like a maze.
Thanks for sharing, kind regards, Jean.
lousat
(129957) 2020-09-26 15:05
Hi Rob,your post from these is a lot of step ahead comparing the postcard of your son seen recently on TE. As always 3 great ideas for original perspectives,i like it! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano
ifege
(32239) 2020-09-26 22:33
Hi Rob
A good trio showing us different views to the usual - much more artistic view.
cheers
Ian
jemaflor
(135424) 2020-09-26 23:22
Hi Rob,
Interesting photo of this Memorial, good effect for the view with the play of light with these shadows, interesting graphics with geometric forms, tfs.
papagolf21
(152599) 2020-09-26 23:41
Bonjour, cher ami Rob,
Des images parlantes à travers ce mémorial. Ici, le contemporain a toute sa place et l'imagination fait le reste.
La jeunesse ne peut comprendre et son inconscience est normale (c'est même rassurant).
Un site qui ne laisse pas indifférent.
Amitiés.
Philippe
emka
(152194) 2020-09-27 0:13
Hello Rob, This memorial gives a lot oof opportunuities for intersting compositions. Its construction is so simple but powerful. Here fantastic p[lay of lights and shadows. Workshops are also nice but more ordinary. This one is superb.
Best regrads MAlgo
GyurMaster
(21349) 2020-09-27 1:28
Dear Rob,
Excellent portrayal of this expressive and 'tasty' memorial, which reflects the horrors in a very plain way. I also took some photos there some 10 years ago and found it very photogenic.
Best Wishes,
Gy.
pajaran
(102632) 2020-09-27 4:06
Greeting.
Interesting and beautiful view, good text ...
Well demonstrated with photos in the workshop.
A beautiful Holocaust Memorial and memory.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.
Royaldevon
(75378) 2020-09-27 5:03
Hello Rob,
You have created some excellent artistry from this sombre monument. This is a very well created, abstract, geometric design. I wonder how it would have felt in b&w, without the figures - suddenly, it looses the 3D effect!
Each of your shots has a different impact and I imagine, though this is my favourite, that the others could take centre stage when in a different mood!
Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)
ktanska
(40067) 2020-09-27 8:22
Hi Rob,
Wonderful view of this famous memorial. You have a good angle, and sunshine makes nice rectangular patterns on the stones. People are well placed.
Kari
worldcitizen
(14272) 2020-09-27 13:18
Hello Rob,
This seems to be a tricky memorial to get a really effective composition, but I like all of your photos. This main one focuses on the slabs, and the people look small compared to them. In the WS photos, I was surprised to see that the ground actually undulates, like a concrete wave. Take care!
Miguel82
(47106) 2020-10-02 4:24
Hallo Rob, the thousands concrete slabs symbolize the tombs of the deceased persons. That memorial pays tribute to the victims of that tragedy. There are alleys between the blocks, the children use them to play hide and seek. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.
ChrisJ
(160008) 2020-10-03 10:31
Hallo Rob
I also visited this site and was disgusted with people ignoring the signs in several languages to please not treat the memorial as a playground and jump from pillar to pillar and to be generally respectful. I think you would like this response by an even more annoyed Israeli. Tfs!
https://www.demilked.com/holocaust-memorial-selfies-yolocaust-shahak-shapira/
ikeharel
(105901) 2020-10-08 3:05
A place that leaves every visitor with a profound impression, Rob, a monument to remember - and never forget.
Three pictures which show and convey well the different angles when walking through the stones.
My best regards,
Ike
*** See my reply to your critique, rightly you were enlightening about the Egyption-Geese. Thanks.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Rob Zwemmer (alvaraalto)
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(42276) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2020-07-24
- Camera: Sony DSC RX10 III
- Exposição: f/1.4, 1/21 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Relato de Viagem: 2020 Duitsland-Polen-Tsjechië
- Date Submitted: 2020-09-26 3:05
