2009-10-05

crowds, day of german unity

Tag der Deutschen Einheit - Day of German Unity

October 3 is an annual national holiday, commemorating the reunification of Germany in 1990. Each year a different city hosts the main celebrations. This year it was Saarbrücken's turn. So, a town of 200,000 played host to a party with an estimated 500,000 participants. The 500-year old footbridge connecting events on both sides of the river was naturally rather packed.

10 comments:

  1. Increíble el gentío
    Que bien elegiste el punto de vista elevado para mostrarnos toda la toma y la escena

    Un abrazo

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  2. Great picture.
    I like the colours and contrast between people and bridge.

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  3. You've captured a real sense of excitement, emphasized by the brightest colours being centered, and intersecting, right in the sweet spot of the photo.

    I can almost hear the people, great job!

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  4. que cantidad de gente!!!... parece salida de un concierto =0D

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  5. Yikes! Where's a structural engineer that can calculate loads when you need one?

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  6. Yes and I am waiting for two days now for a photo of our chancellor ... ;-) ... I almost asked on Friday if you were going to take her pic ... :-D

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  7. You really know how to throw a party don't you? Sheesh!

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  8. It must have been a great day of celebration for your city.

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  9. Nice vantage point! You've captured the masses very well.

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