The picture shows Erfurt's Anger at night - a central square in the city, criss-crossed by tram tracks. In the foreground, a tramway runs through the picture as a trail of light, an effect of long exposure that makes movement visible. A historic building with a clock tower rises in the background, its façade emphasised by artificial lighting. Illuminated shop windows and shop signs can be seen on the right of the picture, lending the motif an urban depth.
The Anger is one of the oldest and most important squares in Erfurt. It combines history with the present - once a trading centre, today a lively transport hub and shopping area. The mixture of classicist architecture and modern infrastructure makes it an exciting subject for city photography.
My inspiration was to combine the dynamism of the urban space with the tranquillity of the night. The light trails of the tram contrast with the static architecture and create a visual tension that carries the image.
The work conveys a sense of urban continuity - a moment between movement and standstill. In an interior, it acts as a graphically clear, timeless accent. It is particularly suitable for modern spaces that seek structure, depth and a reference to urban life.
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Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany