A cross memorializes victims at the Wall Memorial near Bernauer Straße. Such a strange time in history and it wasn't really so long ago. I'm linking this one with Tuesday Treasures.
I still remember when we climbed the stairs of the viewing tower to glimpse over the wall to the "other" side. So close and yet so different. A very poignant picture
This shot looks very much like it was taken in the 60s. A scary time, but even scarier is to realize that what happened then could happen again in the U.S.
I remember the wall and seeing reports of daring escapes. There have always been too many walls in the world and now many Americans want to build more. Thanks for sharing and please return again.
All of these memorials really touch me. This one at the wall is especially touching. Those poor souls separated from their families is just heartbreaking. My daddy was in the first World War and I went to Europe to see the cemeteries and try to learn some of the history first hand but I never got to Germany. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful piece with us...it is especially pretty in black and white.
A definite treasure!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely against the cloudy skies.
ReplyDeleteAppropriate in black and white. Strange- sometimes it seems like it's been ages and other times, as you say, not that long ago.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white serves the image well.
ReplyDeleteSo recent in history yes, Friend
ReplyDeleteA thought provoking image as always. Mimi
ReplyDeleteQuite an emotional photograph.
ReplyDeleteI still remember when we climbed the stairs of the viewing tower to glimpse over the wall to the "other" side. So close and yet so different. A very poignant picture
ReplyDeleteA great shot in b/w. It´s full of atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteVery poignant - in B&W adds to the emotion effectiveness of the cross.
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Nice B&W shot.
ReplyDeleteI agree with other comments. B&W makes a difference to the scene.
ReplyDeleteThis shot looks very much like it was taken in the 60s. A scary time, but even scarier is to realize that what happened then could happen again in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. It wasn't long ago at all. I was reminded of those crazy times when I watched the movie "Bridge of Spies" recently.
ReplyDeleteI remember the wall and seeing reports of daring escapes. There have always been too many walls in the world and now many Americans want to build more. Thanks for sharing and please return again.
ReplyDeleteIt's a perfect photo! It wasn't long time ago, but many seem to forgot.
ReplyDeleteAll of these memorials really touch me. This one at the wall is especially touching. Those poor souls separated from their families is just heartbreaking. My daddy was in the first World War and I went to Europe to see the cemeteries and try to learn some of the history first hand but I never got to Germany. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful piece with us...it is especially pretty in black and white.
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully simple cross.
ReplyDeleteI'd say don't forget...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in B&W.
ReplyDeleteA perfectly simple memorial.
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A perfectly simple memorial.
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A memorial to which victims? Have not seen this cross while we were living in Berlin. So full of meaning and emotions - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA memorial to those who tried to escape the DDR by going over, under or around the wall.
DeleteThe people in your shot give an interesting sense of scale. I'm glad that history is memorialized.
ReplyDeleteSuper dramatique composition of the memorial Hal.
ReplyDeleteSuper dramatique composition of the memorial Hal.
ReplyDeleteVery profound shot. The bw really added to the feel of your photo.
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