The man in the foreground is Wilhelm Voigt, also known as the Hauptmann von Köpenick. He was a famous forgery artist and professional imposter. He successfully masqueraded as a Prussian military officer for a number of years. Although he was later caught and imprisoned for his crimes, he is still celebrated by some as a folk hero. I found this statue honoring him outside the Köpenick City Hall. Photo taken in April 2012.
Hey, congrats, it's a very creative shot!It looks like some movie scenery!
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Léia
Nice, artsy shot. We do like our heroes sneaky sometimes.
ReplyDeleteFascinating that he has become a folk hero. Hmmm.
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