Just returned from a two week business trip that, for the first time, got me around the world in a single trip: Chicago, Tokyo, Seoul, Daejon, Singapore, London, Berlin, London, and back to Chicago. It was a tight schedule during the local work days plus a second work day at night doing email and conference calls with the US. But I got out a little and here are some of what I saw ...
This is a stunning ad campaign in Berlin promoting a broader definition of beauty. There are several themes and this one says: "Wrinkly? Fabulous? Is beauty really a function of age?". This ad covers the subway construction site just opposite of the Brandenburger Tor in Berlin. The woman in front of the ad is taking a photo of the gate and does not seem to be bothered by the gigantic woman from the ad looking over her shoulder.
Picture details: Aperture: f7.1, shutter: 1/200s, focal length: 105mm, no flash, no tripod.
well.. i don't understand the German but the great opposition is and vidente, strong.. i like it this urban design , natural and directed! one beautiful street. also the b/w version for me is so good.. try it.. roby
Dont you love those Europeans? Of course why do we think OLDE is ugly and youth is beautiful? A change in perspective would be good. Lovely billboard photo made by the real person in the foreground. Darn! The whole image is spoilt now by the realisation that it is a Dove ad. I worked for Unilever for 13 years. They make a lot of money selling ice cream and face stuff. The way to make money is to incorporate free stuff into the product - ie air or water- works a treat...
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{K:209486} 9/20/2005
