Angel with Roses
Every Once in a while, there is an event planned that is just for the sheer joy of inspiring the photo about to be taken. As a part of the Domino Fall “kick off” on Monday November 9, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, an art project was born. The summary of the art project was simply that 20 years ago, as now, angels were watching over us – protecting us – from whatever may come.
It is a message of hope, joy, faith, and belief – and – though rarely seen – at least at twilight of this one evening, they made an appearance, above us all.
Sometimes Even Angels Need Directions
For more information on this lovely art project – please see Engel Ueber Berlin
For more photographs, please see my flickr set here.
Have suitcase, Will Travel (to be there to Watch Over You!)
* This is part of a series on the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall – and my attempt to document the events of the weekend, where 20 years before, a peaceful revolution brought about a big change which helped to end the cold war, and bring about a new Europe. Many more of the events are in the full flickr set here. *
OH! These made me cry! What a wonderful, wonderful project. Wouldn’t it be great to see versions of it spread across the world for similar reverence days? (9/11 comes to mind…)
I mean, it’s SUCH strong imagery, it’s so hopeful, inspiring, comforting…I could go on…
yeah – I loved it – and could totally see something like this being done not just for this event but many others. I will note that it was a bit of a beast to photograph – especially the guys on the Marriott Hotel (I think it’s about 15 or so stories high) so you need a super telephoto lens. There were even people with binoculars trying to see the people up at the tops of the buildings, but then, that’s what made it special. Apparently there’s a movie – Der HImmel Ueber Berlin (1987) by Wim Wenders that also helped with this idea –
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093191/
For more info.
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