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Cecilienhof Palace --Site of the Potsdam Conference of 1945... more
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"Cecilienhof Palace" --Site of the Potsdam Conference of 1945
--Original Photograph by Doug Kreuger
Officially the Berlin Conference, held in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, took place from July 16 to August 2, 1945. Attended by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, US President Harry Truman and Soviet Leader Josef Stalin.
The issues discussed were:
1) Allied control of defeated Germany
2) Reparations
3) The Oder-Neisse Line (rivers boundary between Germany and Poland)
4) Russia joining the war in the Far East.
I remember feeling a sense of awe, standing in the same room where these 3 world leaders once sat, listening to our tour guide tell us about the important decisions that were made, pertaining to the look of a post-war Germany.
After the conference ended, Soviet troops used the palace as a clubhouse. In 1952 It was handed over to the state of Brandenburg. The government of Eastern Germany also...
Doug Kreuger, Landscape Artist Member of Oil Painters of America Doug was born in, Aberdeen, South Dakota, and grew up in Hazel Crest, Illinois. From early childhood, Doug demonstrated a strong interest in drawing, painting, and building things. Throughout his school years, Doug excelled in all his art classes, winning numerous awards and recognition for his artistic abilities. 

Upon graduating from high school, Doug became a student at The American Academy of Art, Chicago, where he studied commercial graphics, life drawing and watercolors. 

Doug's first job as a professional artist was with Unigraf, a company that specialized in designing P.O.P (point-of-purchase) displays and display graphics. Doug left that company...
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Belinda Low
Nice angle which enhances the beauty of the building!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again, Belinda!
Sunil Kapadia
Doug, love this composition. Amazing viewpoint and lovely colors. Great textures too. L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Sunil! It was a moving experience to be standing inside this this historic building.
Carolyn Rosenberger
Wonderful capture of a fabulous building! L&F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Carolyn! A powerfully moving experience to be inside this building and hear about the world-changing conference held here in 1945.
Stuart Litoff
Beautifully done!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Stuart!
Carolyn Ricks
Amazing shot of this historic place, thanks for sharing the history as well. After living in Berlin for 3 years, I am always interested in pictures and history from there. I enjoyed my time there, even though it was years ago. Would really like to go back to visit.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you for your kind and generous comments Carolyn! My wife an I enjoyed seeing Berlin, during a 10-day bus tour around Germany, several years ago.
Donna Kennedy
Fantastic shot and information Doug, I bet it was something to be there!!...f/t/l
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Donna! It was a very moving experience, indeed, to be standing in the same room where these world leaders once gathered to reshape history.
Mary Machare
Incredible detail in this fine architectural photo, Doug. Wonderful composition and lighting! LF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Mary! Your comments and support are most encouraging…
Michele Avanti
Wonderful in every way! lf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Michele!
Elaine Mikkelstrup
What a lovely palace, beautifully composed! l/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Elaine!
Jack Zulli
Enjoy the Tutor style of the architecture captured in this pleasing catch, nicely done Doug:)
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Jack!
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Great colors Doug! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Debra & Dave!
Carolyn Rosenberger
Congrats on your contest win, Doug! This set of chimneys is so amazing and fantastic, and so is the building! L&F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Carolyn! You are very kind!
Nikolyn McDonald
What wonderful brickwork on those chimneys. A beautiful capture of a lovely old place - very stately looking. Congratulations on your recent win in the WFS group's 'In House' Chimneys contest.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thany you Nikolyn!
Nava Thompson
Doug---wonderful --- rich--capture! Congratulations on your win in WFS contest! lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Nava! Your comments always mean a lot to me…
Hanne Lore Koehler
Gorgeous capture of this unique architectural find, Doug!!! Amazing brickwork on those chimneys! Congratulations on your WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY in-house contest win! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Hanne! Always a joy to read your comments!
Will Borden
Hi Doug~~an outstanding architectural photograph and your description is just excellent- very informative! Also, Congratulations on your recent win in the Wisconsin Flower and Scenery group's 'In House" Chimneys contest. What a fine entry to showcase unique, magnificent chimneys- very beautiful..!! F&L&Twt!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Will, Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments, recognition and support! —Much appreciated!
Sharon Duguay
Congrats on your contest win in WFS Doug ,wonderful capture L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Sharon, Thanks for your wonderful comment and recognition…
Randy Rosenberger
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you for winning our PHOTO to match Our "In House" photo contest TOPIC for this week's entries! You have done a superlative job, on the matching of your lovely photo, with the relevancy of the SUBJECT GIVEN! I am very happy for you and proud of your great accomplishments! Check out our HOMEPAGE, and the winning entries are just below SUPER FEATURES, AND JUST ABOVE REGULAR FEATURES! Forever, Elvis http://fineartamerica.com/groups/wisconsin-flowers-and-scenery.html
Doug Kreuger replied:
Randy, Thank you very much for both the Homepage Feature, and for selecting "Cecilienhof Palace" to be among the winners of In-House Chimneys Contest This image was a last minute effort to support this Contest. I am honored to be featured and promoted in this fun and unique way. Many thanks for all you do to support me and my artworks!
Randy Rosenberger
Doug, love the history lesson that accompanies this beauty of an architectural wonder! It is with great pride and pleasure that I showcase this beautiful piece of your art work on the HOMEPAGE of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group site. I believe your works to be well composed, masterfully displayed, and a true joy to view. Thanks for sharing your talents with our members of WFS group and all members on FAA. Your excellence sets a standard to be proud of. LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Randy! I remember feeling a sense of awe, standing in the very room where these 3 world leaders once sat, while I listened to our tour guide tell us about the important decisions that were made.