location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS R
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
Aperture
f/8
Focal Length
14mm
ISO
200

Kath. Kirche St. Ansgar at Hansaplatz

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@jorgealva
The church, like the neighboring Protestant Kaiser Friedrich Memorial Church, was built in 1957 as part of Interbau, which was the the first building exhibition in Berlin. The contemporary press praised the two churches as model solutions for modern sacred buildings, whose architecture achieved a unique spatial effect with new floor plans and modern materials. Willy Kreuer's design envisioned a so-called “rectory”, which, in addition to the church building with 250 seats, it also includes a two-story rectory and parish hall. The sacristy forms the link between the rectory and the church and the complex is delimited to the street by a free-standing wall.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (14mm)
  • Model
  • Telephoto lens (optional)

How to get there

N52° 31' 04.962"E13° 20' 28.662"
This image was taken in front of Kath. Kirche St. Ansgar at Hansaplatz. By public transportation: - Closest station: U Hansaplatz (U9 line or 106/N26 bus) - Head south and cross over Altonaer Str.

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
Kath. Kirche St. Ansgar at Hansaplatz can be photographed during any month. Although I shot this image in February, my favorite time of the year to visit this location is in the spring or summer.
The façade and structure of the building are highlighted during the morning, midday and late afternoon on sunny days.

Field tips

The detailing on the church is especially important to capture. Make sure your shot is in focus, and if you want, bring along a telephoto lens so you can zoom in on the building.
Note the leading lines that cross the frame vertically and horizontally. Experiment with photographing them at different angles.
To give a sense of scale, I suggest adding a model into the shot. Having them to the left of the door frames helps give balance to the overall composition.

Current weather

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Blue Hour

02:00
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Sunrise

02:49
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Golden Hour

18:38
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Sunset

19:33
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Do nearby

Explore the neighborhood! I recommend checking out the town square of Hansaplatz or Interbau, which is a building nearby that has unique architecture.

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