Canon EOS 5DS
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/25 sec
Aperture
f/4
Focal Length
11mm
ISO
400
Berlin-Grunewald S-Bahn Station Tunnel
@jorgealva
This building, a plastered brick structure with sandstone parts, gives the impression of a castle gate with an impeller emblazoned like a coat of arms. The building is crowned by a wind vane in the form of a steam locomotive and in 1899, the station received a reception building based on designs by Karl Cornelius. The rest of the complex was also redesigned from its original form and had two access tunnels — one of which (pictured here) is still in operation today.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Wide-angle lens (11mm)
- Model
- Tripod
How to get there
N52° 29' 18.4992"E13° 15' 41.1012"
This image of the Berlin-Grunewald S-Bahn Station was taken at the start of the station's tunnel. Take the public transport (S-Bahn) and then stop at Berlin-Grunewald S-Bahn Station (via S3, S5 or S7 lines or 186, 349 or M19 bus). In the underground part of the station, you'll find this tunnel view.
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Sunrise, Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon, Sunset, Blue Hour, Night, Midnight+
The Berlin-Grunewald S-Bahn Station Tunnel can be photographed all year because the weather won't influence the interior tunnel.
The lighting conditions will be the same no matter the time of day. The tunnel has lamps and its well illuminated, so it'll appear the same morning, noon and night.
Field tips
In order to capture all sides of the tunnel and it's long length, I think it's best to use a wide-angle lens. For reference, I used an 11mm focal length to achieve this shot.
Make sure to bring a tripod with you so that you can photograph a more stable image. It will also help you compose a less noisy image.
When you're in the tunnel, look up and use the tunnel's ceiling light as your leading line.
For a sense of scale, I wanted to incorporate a model in my photo. I also like the contrast between the model's dark clothing and the brick along the tunnel.
Try out different perspectives while shooting at this location. Get creative!
Current weather
Berlin
Overcast
30o
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Fri
46o
30o
Sat
51o
39o
Sun
48o
43o
Mon
47o
41o
Tue
52o
41o
Blue Hour
05:38
30o
Overcast
Sunrise
06:12
30o
Overcast
Golden Hour
15:42
30o
Overcast
Sunset
16:31
30o
Overcast
Do nearby
This location is in close proximity to many historical locations. The Memorial for holocaust Berlin transport is a park that honors the Jewish lives that were taken in World War II. Platform 17 Memorial, which is also nearby, shows a series of iron plates at Grunewald Station that mark the deportation of thousands of Jews from Berlin.
If you're looking for a more relaxed environment with some nature, visit either of these parks: a community garden along Auerbachstraße and the Carola Mielke & Erika Lehmann garden along Fontanestrasse 7A.
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