location-photo
camera
len
Sony Alpha 7
Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 OSS Lens
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
Aperture
f/8
Focal Length
36mm
ISO
200

"Heads, shifting" Installation at FORUM Adlershof

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Comparable to California's Silicon Valley, this area of Berlin is known for emerging tech startups and a creative, millennial-driven environment. These towering sculptures stand out among the corporate buildings, turning slowly on their platforms as each layer of the heads spins around.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (36mm)
  • Tripod

How to get there

N52° 25' 53.1156"E13° 31' 58.8756"
The image was taken standing directly under the "Heads, shifting" installation, photographing north east. The building in the background, which was still under construction then, is now completed. By Public transport: - Closest station: S-Bahn Adlershof (S8, S9, S42, S45, S46) - Head Southwest on Rudower Chaussee toward Wagner-Régeny-Straße and the destination will be on the right

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
The "Heads, shifting" installation can be photographed during any month.
Visit the installation during the day — preferably during midday when the sunlight will brighten the heads. For a minimalist approach, go for bright and white light. At sunset there won't be enough light to bring out the details on the heads.

Field tips

To capture the different shifting of the heads' layers, I suggest taking a series of shots or doing a time-lapse, which requires a tripod.
Experiment with angles and take photos from different perspectives. There's a stage when the installation is turning and as the layers shift, you can't recognize that it's a face. It's incredibly unique!
Add a model to show a sense of scale. The sculptures are very large and having a smaller subject will enhance their stature.

Current weather

Berlin
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Fri
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Blue Hour

03:13
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Sunrise

03:51
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Golden Hour

17:31
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Sunset

18:18
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Do nearby

Walk around and explore the Adlershof area! There are many interesting tech buildings in this district.

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