The Cube Berlin
Today, I’d like to share a collection of images of the so-called Cube Berlin with you that I took last month on a short trip to Berlin. This unique building is a definitive go-to location for any photographer. It deserves its name not only because of its overall cube-like shape but even more so because its surfaces are not flat but divided into shard-like sections, which are slightly tilted towards each other (if this makes any sense), resulting in a fascinating structure of cubistic appeal. Furthermore, because all surfaces are made of glass, the Cube Berlin mirrors the surrounding areas in a wonderfully fractured and slightly distorted way, offering many opportunities for abstract architectural photography.
Limitations
Working as a teacher allowed me to take a class trip to Berlin last month. However, the downside of this arrangement is that I only had 30 minutes with this building before I had to resume my duties, so I had to work quickly and intuitively without spending too much time thinking about my compositions. When in doubt, I decided to photograph variations of compositions and decide later which one would work best for me.
Future plans
This extraordinary building certainly deserves more time. Here is a list of things I couldn’t do due to the abovementioned limitations. It is my personal to-do-list for this location, but you can also read it as advice for what to consider if you should ever have the chance to visit the Cube:
- Try different focal lengths. I only had my 24-70 f4 lens. Wide angle, as well as longer zoom lenses, might be an alternative for showing the Cube Berlin in the context of its surroundings or interesting abstract detail shots.
- Visit the Cube Berlin several times for different light and weather conditions.
- Play with a polariser for interesting abstract reflections.
- Long exposures of the Cube Berlin with moving clouds and the River Spree in the foreground should look fantastic.
So, finally, here are the images I got from my 30 minutes with the Cube. Enjoy!
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
Berlin, Germany, 2022.
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