I have to admit, I really had to go hunting to find something good for today's theme. I had a few other ideas, but they seemed too easy. I wanted something more unexpected. So here is today's shot - it's an upward angle into a light concentrator in the Potsdamer Platz train station.
When Potsdamer Platz was rebuilt after German Reunification, everything was supposed to be ultra-modern and futuristic. Someone had the idea that these concentrators could be used to bring natural light into the S-Bahn station. Basically the concentrator is a long tube with a mirror, the mirror brings the light in and then it travels down the tube to the station. At least that's how it's supposed to work. In reality, it just makes a little circle of light on the ground, but it's still a neat idea.
It seems crazy we're already halfway through the summer. Where did June go? I am still waiting to hear back from my job interviews. Waiting is so hard, but I have a good feeling. Don't forget to check out the other CDP bloggers participating in today's theme, just click here.
PS: Happy Canada Day!!!
I remember these things: they are spectacular and quite right for this theme day!
ReplyDeleteGood job finding this one, Hal! It's unique! (And I agree: I'm wondering where the entire last six months went!)
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are still crossed for you.
Great shot, very imaginative!
ReplyDeleteGood idea, pity that it not works out as meant.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and curiosity-provoking photo, nice shot.
ReplyDeleteHmm . . . could maybe use a little extra thought as to how to distribute that light underground. Surely there is a way
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the same idea as the solar light in our kitchen...it brings in lots of light (esp. on a sunny day) and sometimes on a moonlit night, you can actually see enough to move around the kitchen without getting immolated! :)
ReplyDeleteBringing the outside-in, or the upside-down. I love the way your brain was thinking with this one.
ReplyDeleteClever thinking on your part, Hal!
ReplyDeleteI NEVER would have guessed anything close. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I've seen this done somewhere else before. It is an interesting concept.
ReplyDeleteLight at the end of the tunnel! Good one!
ReplyDeleteIt may not have done a great job as intended, but it certainly puts the light on your theme day image!
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I didn't know this.
ReplyDeleteHalfway through summer? Hey, there's 2 3/4 months of it left!
I like the angle!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your job-hunting! The light is at the end of the tunnel ...My son lives in Berlin but has found a new job in ... New York
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your job-hunting! The light is at the end of the tunnel ...My son lives in Berlin but has found a new job in ... New York
ReplyDeleteHappy Canada Day! What a cool photo :)
ReplyDeletePerfect. You’ve made a great Theme Day post. I'm glad you picked this for today. Thanks for the informative text. And best wishes for great news about the job interviews!
ReplyDeleteCreative capture!
ReplyDeleteGreat theme day. Always love the way you share the backstory! Didn't catch what kind of jobs you are applying for, but good luck!
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http://www.greensborodailyphoto.com/2015/06/y-is-for-yum-yum.html
Very interesting photograph and background info.
ReplyDeleteIt has a rather sci-fi feel to it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea Hal, it looks like the light is disappearing away down the tunnel. ditto what William said!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea Hal, it looks like the light is disappearing away down the tunnel. ditto what William said!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea Hal, it looks like the light is disappearing away down the tunnel. ditto what William said!
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