Berlin Reichstag Columns Black and White Architectural Photography
Illuminated Steps Beneath the Dem Deutschen Volke Inscription
The columns rise steeply from a broad flight of steps, their capitals and carved stonework set against the darkness. I photographed this close view of Berlin’s Reichstag in black and white in 2013, looking upwards so that the entrance feels tall and substantial. The inscription “Dem Deutschen Volke” runs above the columns, giving the facade a recognisable focal point without taking attention from its structure.
Light changes the character of the stone across the frame. The lower bases and steps are more clearly illuminated, while parts of the upper carving fall into shadow. Behind the columns, bright windows create slender vertical panels that echo the shafts in front of them. I liked how those layers let the eye move between the heavy exterior and the lighter spaces beyond.
The angled viewpoint keeps the building from reading as a flat, symmetrical elevation. Repeated columns progress through the image, and the upper edge of the facade cuts diagonally across the sky. Along the bottom, the many shallow steps form a contrasting set of horizontal lines. Together, these directions give the photograph its sense of scale and depth. It is a detailed architectural study rather than a view of the entire building, concentrating on the entrance and the light around it. For someone drawn to Berlin landmarks or monochrome architecture, the print offers a strong stone presence with quieter details to discover in the shadows.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2013
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