Cold War

Teufelsberg listening station.

Berlin, Germany.

May 2010.

The NSA abandoned the listening station after the end of the Cold War. Wikipedia knows much more about this place than I do. Take a look at these pictures taken at Teufelsberg in February.

Teufelsberg is easily accessible by car, followed by a twenty minute hike through a forest and up to half an hour searching for a hole in the fence. Actually, there are two fences, and occasionally a security guard. However, if you're a tough guy who likes to spend time out in the wilderness, this should be nothing you need to worry about.

This week, there's been some interesting news on the archaeology front - an article on the Israel News website being the one I found the most exciting.


As usual, National Geographic has the most amazing upload of the week - a series of amazing photographs of a giant cave discovered last year.

Blog post title taken from the song by Janelle Monáe.

I hope you have a great start into the new year!


- Dom

Georgia On My Mind

Ray and the strange blue creature.

Berlin, Germany. 2009.
Picture taken on film.

Along with Ben E. King and Otis Redding, Ray Charles is one of my favourite African-American musicians. Nobody plays the piano like he did.


Something that fits perfectly to the colourful picture above is this crazy design for a Volkswagen van. There are a few other interesting things on the designer's homepage, such as this wonderful shelving system and the typography for the Beirut Exhibition Center.


Have a great week.


- Dom

World Of Darkness

Parking lot, Hamburg, Germany.

December 2010.

No one loves his neighbour here 

Nobody has the time

No one cares for anyone else 

In a world where the sun don't shine

Some sons dream of leaving

While they're young at heart

But few choose the path

Towards the land beyond the dark

(Yusuf Islam - World Of Darkness)

The tracks of the tyres in the snow reminded me of that memorable night before the day of graduation back in 2008. The rain had soaked the football pitch earlier that day, and at night we got into my buddy Phil's car and drove in circles around the goals. We must've felt as if we were going to be young forever. 

However, looking back to this night, I realised that it may have been our attempt to - for one last time - do something really stupid and get away with it. 

Goodnight!

- Dom 

Sun King

This is where it all ends

And the kinda dream that you've never seen

Time was wasted 'cause it's gone too fast

I see the sun begin to shine

(The Cult - Sun King)

Hamburg, Germany.

December 2010.

Last week I picked up a couple rolls of film at the lab. This is the shot I liked most.


I hope all those of you who celebrate Christmas (I don't) have had a peaceful and pleasant weekend.

- Dom

The Beloved

Hamburg, Germany.

December 2010.

Title taken from this wonderful song by Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens. His upcoming European Tour will take him to Hamburg in May 2011; I'll probably go and see his show.

Goodnight.


- Dom