Reichstag Dome

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Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

A detail of the interior of the dome. If you want to visit this place, get there early - it's free, but usually very busy!

Parisier Platz Sunset BW

Parisier Platz Sunset BW
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

Same again, this time with B&W 35mm film. Long shadows & bright light...

Brandenburger Tor

Brandenburger Tor
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

A backlit shot of the gate, taken from the Eastern side (Pariser Platz).

Bloody big tower...

Fernsehturm from below
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

A lot of things in Berlin impressed me, and it seemed that the Fernsehturm (TV Tower) was visible from almost anywhere in the city. I didn't go up to the observation deck, maybe next time....

Polar Bears

Polar Bears
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

A Polar Bear in Berlin Zoo. I'd gone along to see the baby bear 'Knut' but he was unwell & not on display that day. I felt sorry for the adult bears who seemed to just pace up & down relentlessly. I really don't like Zoo's....

Berlin Wall Tourists

Potsdamer Platz Wall #2
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

I guess it is strange how these things eventually become a tourist attraction...but it is local & world history...

I have no idea...

I have no idea...
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

Some kind of environmental protest? Taken on saturday april 14th outside the Reichstag Building in Berlin.

Run Aground #10

Run Aground #10
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

A very unusual sight - this fishing boat ran aground on Portmarnock beach & was waiting for high tide to attempt refloating. While i've heard of this happening on the beach I'd never actually seen it until today.

Skyline

Skyline
Originally uploaded by petergriffin_1892.

Liverpool as seen from the Mersey Ferry, April 1st 2007. I like the way the new buildings are changing the city's appearance, alongside the familiar waterfront. there's something about it that reminds me of lower Manhattan!