Rotterdam Central Station by mastermek

Rotterdam Central Station

Until recently there was a test with laser light to scare away starlings 'harassing' the station. Today these lights are gone and the experiment is evaluated.

I suppose these lights are a friendly way to keep the birds away but why scare them away in the first place. Ok, you have to clean the station more often. Or in a different way really... In return, they clean up our own mess! It doesn't make much difference if you ask me.

They are funny and cosy too. I love their twittering and they already copy all kind of train sounds, which is pretty cool! I read a story about Japan where they installed installations with bird sounds because there aren't any real ones. I know what I prefer...
Starlings have a bad reputation but they are very beautiful birds. This is a nice piece of design.
February 18th, 2016  
Great symmetry and use of light
February 18th, 2016  
Nice lines and story.
February 18th, 2016  
I entirely agree with you about the starlings, Mek. I like the lines, light and patterns in your capture.
February 19th, 2016  
Love the geometry.
February 19th, 2016  
Great chevron effect xx
February 22nd, 2016  
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