Earlier in the day I did my best to get a photo of the Brandenburger Tor, in Berlin, without too many people. I failed. It was a warm and sunny day. Tourists abounded. Later that evening, it was pouring out and I was more successful. The image didn’t turn out as well as I wanted and there are people in it, but I still call it a success. By the time I got back to my hotel, I was soaked. It was worth it. And fortunately the camera dried out.
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TB Markinson is an American who's recently returned to the US after a seven-year stint in the UK and Ireland. When she isn't writing, she's traveling the world, watching sports on the telly, visiting pubs in New England, or reading. Not necessarily in that order.
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I didn’t get the photo in my reader so I was expecting a granite topped hill when I saw the word Tor! Nice photo 🙂
Thanks Gilly
I actually like the people in the photo – it gives it a sense of scale.
That’s a good way of looking at it. Thanks Lindy.
Love the Brandenburger Tor… it’ll always have a bit of a special meaning for me. I was on the East German side three weeks before the wall fell and was not able to walk through. The first time I did was pretty special. 🙂
That must have been such a fantastic moment. Thanks for sharing 🙂
well people or no people you did amazing with this one
Thanks Jo!
I am german and I hope you had a lot of fun in germany 🙂 I am from north germany baltic coast and I indeed travel to berlin time by time as well. I never had a chance to take a photo of the Brandenburger Tor too. Everyday to many people there even at night. Theirfor I do think your photo is already a pretty great result.
Thanks Dennis. I’ve haven’t been to the northern part of Germany, but I hope to.
Amazing shot! A unique shot of the Tor compared to the others I’ve seen.
Thanks. I really enjoyed seeing it…so much history and you can sense it when you stand there.
I really like the night shot. It gives it such atmosphere, and I love the reflections from the wet surfaces. Nice job!
This place has so much history and I really wanted to see it at night.
You got a great shot, and I think the couple walking adds interest to the photo. Glad the rain didn’t mess up your camera!
Thanks. I was little worried about the camera, but it was fine the next morning.
Wow… love that image… so wish I was there.
I wish I was back there 🙂
Lovely shot. Different to see it at night, with so few people around.
It gave it an eerie feeling.
Given the rain, night, lack of people, and the structure itself … great catch!
Thanks Frank. And I’d just come from a pub. That probably didn’t help. I will say that German beer is quite tasty!
That’s a great night shot! I usually need a tripod to get a decent night shot. Sometimes I like people in the photos for perspective.
I haven’t broken down yet and purchased a tripod. I’m too lazy to carry one. And on most trips, we try to pack light.
Neat shot! I am pathetic at night shots!
I find them really tricky. When one works out I jump for joy. Thanks.
Very cool. I like nighttime shots of buildings. I hope to visit Germany sometime in the near future.
I hope you do! It’s a lovely place. I would like to go back and see more.
I have a friend from Germany who went to high school with me, and he invited me to go there and stay at his house. Can’t wait to visit Europe in general!
Oh I have a photo here too! Very nice. 🙂
That’s awesome. Is it on your blog?