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Checkpoint into East Berlin from Bornholmerstrasse
Filename: 81-1787.jpg
Size: 5627 x 3726 (8.6MB)
Date: 22nd January 2000
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Kim Hart/Robert Harding
© Robert Harding 2008 - All Rights Reserved
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Checkpoint into East Berlin from Bornholmerstrasse
Checkpoint into East Berlin from Bornholmerstrasse, taken in 1986, East Germany, Germany, Europe
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1158956
© Robert Harding 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Berlin Politics Preceding Sign Sinage Check Point Cold War East Berlin
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the checkpoint into East Berlin from Bornholmerstrasse. Taken in 1986, during the height of the Cold War, this image transports us back to a time when Germany was divided and tensions between East and West were palpable. The photograph showcases a bridge leading into East Berlin, adorned with vibrant signage that signifies the transition from one side to another. The colors are vivid, contrasting against the backdrop of an era marked by political strife and uncertainty. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the complex politics and turbulent past that shaped Germany's capital city. It serves as a poignant reminder of how borders can separate people physically but also symbolically. Kim Hart/Robert Harding's photography skillfully captures not only the physicality of this historical site but also its emotional weight. The horizontal composition allows our eyes to travel along with those who once crossed this checkpoint, contemplating what lay ahead on their journey into East Berlin. This print is more than just an aesthetically pleasing image; it is a window into Europe's past and a testament to human resilience amidst political turmoil. Whether displayed as part of personal reflection or shared within educational settings, it invites viewers to engage with history through visual storytelling.
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