location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/125 sec
Aperture
f/8
Focal Length
24mm
ISO
200

Modern Apartment Complex on Fehrbelliner Straße

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@jorgealva
Taken from an unexpected perspective, this modern apartment complex creates a mind-bending view of one of Berlin's most intriguing pieces of architecture. The mix of the building's material with the wave-like movement of the structure make it, without a doubt, a must-see location.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (24mm)

How to get there

N52° 32' 03.0084"E13° 23' 58.7904"
This picture was taken from underneath the modern apartment complex along Fehrbelliner Straße, which is directly behind Design Apartment At Potsdamer Platz. As you walk north along Fehrbelliner Straße, reference the GPS coordinates and follow them into the complex. The first step is to get inside the building, which will require a bit of patience because you'll have to wait for someone to open the door for you. Once they open the door, walk through and toward the back (south) to get to the outside. By public transportation: - Closest station: Senefelderplatz (U2 Line or N2 Bus) - Head south on Schönhauser Allee toward Kollwitzstraße - Turn left onto Schönhauser Allee - Turn right onto Fehrbelliner Str. and the destination will be on your left

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
Since there isn't any landscape in this shot, you can photograph the modern apartment complex along Fehrbelliner Straße during any month of the year.
Morning, midday or late afternoon will produce similar lighting conditions, but midday you'll have the best chance of someone letting you into the building.

Field tips

This apartment complex is a private residence location. Please be respectful while you're shooting here and do not loiter around the inside of the building. Also, try to avoid being loud.
To best utilize the leading lines of the building, bring along a wide-angle lens (24mm), which will allow you to capture more of the structure and get a wider perspective of the scene.
Stand directly beneath the structure and then look up to get a similar view. I also suggest taking as many photos as you can and then playing around with their rotation in post processing.

Current weather

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Blue Hour

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Sunrise

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Golden Hour

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Sunset

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Do nearby

There are a ton of great bars, cafes and restaurants in the area. Some of the most popular are Weinerei Forum, La Bigoudène, ick koof mir Dave Lombardo wenn ick reich bin or Hangi Sushi.

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