Spring is here! Temperatures have been rising here in Berlin and the skies are blue, let's hope things stay that way. This shot is not exactly a "street" scene, this was actually taken on the old takeoff/landing strip at the Templehof Airport. The airport officially closed down a few years ago and there has been much debate about what to do with the land and the buildings. In the meantime, it has become a popular weekend spot to sly kites, ride bikes, rollerblade or just peoplewatch, and I hope things will stay this way.
Hope your weekend is off to a good start! For more interpretations of this month's theme, click here.
Omg - that airport played such an important role in WWII, first with the Nazis and then the Allies. And it's frequently mentioned in books, especially spy novels. The runways do make for some very nice walking and jogging and biking opportunities.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see so many people out there making use of the open space!
ReplyDeleteOh, I like that! It's a dramatic space, and well used.
ReplyDeleteYou found a good spot to take an unconventional photo for this theme day. Nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. It is still pretty cold here in Montreal.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool place!
ReplyDeletei like this!
ReplyDeleteLots of people there, nice that it can be used by the public this way.
ReplyDeleteI like the wide open space of the scene.
ReplyDeleteKites hit the sky in March.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have a place like this! Nice post for theme day.
ReplyDeleteYou’ve made a great Theme Day post. I'm glad you got to take this photo for today. Thanks for the informative text; I agree that it would be so fine if it were to stay as a gathering spot for people to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWide open spaces, great spot, and beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have a perfect winter day!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
I am amazed at the number of people out there. Fantastic. Love your idea for theme day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a contrast to the almost b&w previous shot! :-)
ReplyDeleteBe glad you're in Berlin this year! It's still very much winter in the Toronto area!
ReplyDeleteAn incredible place for a stroll!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of such open space, and clearly very popular!
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