Photographer's Note
Government Buildings - Berlin
The Reichstag building in Berlin with its famous modern dome designed by Sir Norman Foster is of course the icon of the housing of German democracy today, but also the associated buildings designed the Munich architect Stephan Braunfels are of a great beauty.
Walking in northern direction over the large lawn in front of the Reichstag, the Paul-Löbe-Haus looms first. A multifunctional building serving the German Bundestag.
As we walk along the north façade to the east, we come to the border of the Spree. On the other side of the river we see the Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus. It is the scientific service centre of the German Parliament.
The buildings are connected by two walkways over the Spree and it is clear in the architecture that they were designed by the same architect and build in the same period (around 2000).
The architect Stephan Braunfels studied from 1970 to 1975 architecture at the Technical University of Munich. In 1978 he founded his own architecture firm in Munich and in 1996 in Berlin. In 2004 he was appointed professor of urban planning at the Technical University of Berlin.
Today three more or less traditional photos. In my next post I will show you some more unusual, more artistic impressions.
■ Picture 1: ◄ Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus west facede ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te875-1.jpg
■ Picture 2: ◄ Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus w+s facede ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te875-2.jpg
■ Picture 3: ◄ Paul-Löbe-Haus, North facade ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te875-3.jpg
holmertz, Fis2, pierrefonds, jhm, jean113, Royaldevon, ChrisJ, worldcitizen, papagolf21, pajaran, COSTANTINO, PaulVDV, ricardomattos marcou esta nota como útil
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Silvio1953
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(205719) 2020-10-01 2:26
Ciao Rob, great view of fantastic building with really original and beaurtiful architecture, excellent clarity, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
holmertz
(92852) 2020-10-01 2:42
Hello Rob,
I am not such a keen photographer of architecture as you and Lars, but even I found this part of Berlin very photogenic and inspiring. This was a good angle where we have strong elements of the photo above and below us, as well as of course straight ahead and to the sides. You used the space well and even managed a human presence, however tiny. The WS are fine complements.
Best regards,
Gert
ikeharel
(105901) 2020-10-01 2:43
Hello Rob,
Modern building on the water's edge, a good example to the endless ideeas that designers has.
My humble opinion, I'd use the picture on the WS#1 (foto #2) as main post, it has scale and better light with people near the giant edifice, impressive by its appearence.
Good afternoon,
Ike
Fis2
(155625) 2020-10-01 4:25
Witaj Rob!
INteresting modern architecture, excellent presentation.
I like composition, framing and colors.
Good light and sharpness.
Well done.
Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof
pierrefonds
(103537) 2020-10-01 4:56
Hi Rob,
I appreciate the reflections on the water. The point of view is showing the details of the Paul-Löbe-Haus building. The light is enhancing the colours. Have a nice day.
Pierre
jhm
(203003) 2020-10-01 5:17
Goedemiddag Rob,
Uw hoek keuze onder de brug zorgt voor een goedperspectief.
Het moderne gebouw maakt het geheel nog interessanter
Daarbij nog wat weerspiegelingen en de samenstelling is compleet
Goed architecturaal beeld en mooi verzorgd. Bedankt.
Groeten uit Vlaanderen, of uit een land waar niet verkozenen premier kunnen worden
John.
jean113
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(22047) 2020-10-01 9:50
Hello Rob, the circular windows are a beautiful feature of the building complex; two circular visible in photo 2. I am fascinated by how these were created!
I can understand why you chose this for the main post, it would have been a toss of a coin between this and photo 2 for the main post if they had been mine.
The presence of the people is a welcome addition.
Lovely natural colours and light.
Interesting and informative notes.
Kind regards, Jean.
BennyV
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(32570) 2020-10-01 10:08
Mooi standpunt geeft een originele twist aan deze foto.
Knap werkje, Rob. Groetjes & bedankt voor de post.
Benny
lousat
(129957) 2020-10-01 10:55
Hi Rob,3 different views made in the usual top quality,this time no needs particular perspectives,the architechture of building talks himself with its original style.very well done. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
Tue
(82232) 2020-10-01 11:43
Hallo Rob,
Ze hebben er hier een mooi stukje met moderne architectuur langs de rivier van gemaakt en de smalle loopbrug die de beide kanten verbindt zorgt hier voor een mooi contrast met de lichtere delen.
Lars
Royaldevon
(75378) 2020-10-01 11:57
Hello Rob,
My neighbour today, both of us showing bridges but such very different ones!
Your bridge acts more like a geometric shape, joining forces with the others to make an unusual trio.
I must admit, though this is a fine photograph, crisp and well composed, my favourite is the w/s where these features are shown from a different angle closer together.
My warm regards,
Bev 😊
worldcitizen
(14272) 2020-10-01 13:24
Hello Rob,
I like this composition, with the long span of the bridge stretching across the frame. It feels like we're also standing underneath. That large, round window is very modern and eye-catching, too. Take care!
ChrisJ
(160008) 2020-10-01 13:24
Hello Rob,
A good upward pov of the bridge which adds superb lead in lines towards the futuristic bg building. Good sharpness and the people add scale. Tfs!
ifege
(32239) 2020-10-01 20:55
Hi Rob
An excellent decision to take the photo from under the bridge, providing a very unusual (overhead) leading line to the modern buildings. Good extra ws photos.
cheers
Ian
jemaflor
(135424) 2020-10-01 23:26
Hi Rob,
interesting and photogenic modern architecture, well presented, nice composition with the water reflections, tfs.
papagolf21
(152599) 2020-10-02 0:13
Bonjour, cher Rob,
J'admire vos recherches de cadrage, il faut aller chercher l'endroit parfait pour saisir la meilleure composition.
Des réalisations faites avec talent et recherche.
Amitiés.
Philippe
pajaran
(102632) 2020-10-02 2:00
Greeting.
Interesting and beautiful view, good text ...
Well shown with nice photos in the workshop.
Nice place and architecture.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.
COSTANTINO
(104159) 2020-10-03 22:09
Hello dear friend and have a nice day
and a happy new week
all your photos bring your personal
stampwith a different style of yours...
Government buildings Berlin
I like this excellent chosen point of view
presenting the Reichstag building in Berlin
with its famous modern dome...
welldone
regards
Costantino
PaulVDV
(54853) 2020-10-04 3:10
Hallo Rob,
Het Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus herinner ik me van de foto's van Lars. Sommige bezoekers komen op jullie beider foto's voor :)
Vooral dit gebouw oogt fantastisch. Geweldige vormgeving die heel veel fotomogelijkheden biedt. Dit moet ik onthouden voor wanneer ik ooit in Berlijn geraak.
Je eerste foto in de WS is zeker een hoofdfoto waard. Vermoedelijk heb je niet zo veel tijd om vaak foto's te tonen.
Het omringende water van de Spree maakt alles nog aantrekkelijker en geeft de gebouwen de charme van een stad aan het water.
Vele groeten, Paul
Miguel82
(47106) 2020-10-04 3:49
Hallo Rob, nice view captured from the promenade going along the river and under the bridge. That avant garde building draws attention, its architecture is modern. The promenade and the square are used by the city dwellers to stroll, relax, walk their dogs. It is also a meeting point. Fine colors, perfect sharpness, regards.
ricardomattos
(15058) 2020-10-04 9:04
Hi Rob,
Beautiful pictures of the modern architecture. Well done photos. Very atractive places!
Regards
Ricardo
mkamionka
(61226) 2020-10-06 3:14
Hi Rob,
I remember seeing this view in a picture by another photographer. It seems like a slight change of the angle and the effect is very different.
Great architecture so very photogenic.
Very well seen and captured,
M
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/0.1, 30 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Relato de Viagem: 2020 Duitsland-Polen-Tsjechië
- Date Submitted: 2020-10-01 1:53
