In many different cities all over the world, gates and fences are decorated with padlocks. It is an ancient custom, very likely originated in China.
Lovers engrave their name on a padlock, lock it and throw away the key. That way they are symbolically locking their love forever.
These engraved padlocks are an expression of hope and humanity, connecting people all over the world with the one thing that unites us all: LOVE!
These photos were shot on a railway bridge in Cologne.
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