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
@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
Berlin
Partially cloudy
41o
F
Tue
49o
37o
Wed
48o
38o
Thu
42o
34o
Fri
40o
33o
Sat
36o
29o
Blue Hour
06:16
41o
Partially cloudy
Sunrise
06:54
41o
Partially cloudy
Golden Hour
14:52
41o
Partially cloudy
Sunset
15:47
41o
Partially cloudy
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.
Locations nearby
