The picture shows a nocturnal scene on the Anger, one of Erfurt's central squares. In the foreground, a tram is travelling through the picture - its movement is made visible as a trail of light by a long exposure. The tracks lead the viewer's gaze into the depths, past illuminated shop windows and a historic building with a clock tower in the background. The composition combines movement and structure, light and architecture.
The Anger is a historically evolved location that has served as a trading centre since the Middle Ages and is now an important transport hub. The mixture of classicist architecture and urban life makes it an exciting subject for city photography.
My inspiration was to contrast the dynamism of modern city traffic with the tranquillity of the architecture at night. The light trail of the tram symbolises the constant flow of urban life, while the buildings embody permanence and history.
The image conveys a sense of movement at a standstill - a moment that radiates both energy and calm. In an interior, it acts as a graphically clear, timeless accent. It is particularly suitable for modern spaces that seek structure, depth and a connection to urban life.
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Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands