2009-06-27

diving, freibad, swimming pool

Steel and water symmetry

Coming from the more temperate climes of northern England, I notice how popular such open air pools are in Germany. This particular one is, unfortunately, under constant threat. It is surrounded by some of the most expensive houses in Saarbrücken and it cannot be long before the property developer vultures move in.

5 comments:

  1. Querido amigo, en Madrid, por desgracia, los dragones ocupan altos cargos de la administración ;-))
    Sabrosa fotografía de verano. El gusto por la piscina, un chapuzón, refrescarse y pasar una mañana agradable... como evoca esta foto, casi puedo oler el cloro.
    Muy buena toma

    un abrazo

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  2. I might sound a bit boring finding similarities, but again it could have been taken in Silesia.
    Have a great weekend:)

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  3. exellente photo ...cela resemble presque a un tableau

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  4. Ce serait dommage si cet endroit disparaissait! Vraiment j'ai l'impréssion que si rien ne change dans la mentalité et la conscience des gens, nos villes se transformeront en espaces en beton, parsemés d'immeubles, de tours et de HLMs.

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  5. Ángel Corrochano: Espero que también puedas oir las gritas de alegría de los niños que se tiran por el tobogán.

    joo: I imagine such pools are popular in many places in central Europe where the weather in the summer months can be very hot and oppressive. As an Englishman, I am struck by how sociable these places are. With so many local people spending several hours there, you can guarantee that you will find someone you know with time for a chat.

    yann: merci beaucoup

    Ada: Oui, mais le danger ici n'est pas la transformation en edifices laides — les maisons qu'on y construirait seraient bien jolies. Cependant la ville aura perdu une espace importante publique.

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