Münsterland Analogue
Analogue Large Format Photographs 1996 - 2007




Most of the rural Münsterland looks like a huge park, ...




Baumberge bei Havixbeck, (2003-03-26B6)
6x9 Velvia 50, 75 mm, 1 Sek, Bl. 22
 




... properly cultivated. In my opinion it is somewhat too well-trimmed.



Baumberge bei Havixbeck,(2005-01-23A13)
6x9 Velvia 50, 75 mm
 




Where the meadows are allowed to grow a bit longer, beautiful flowers bloom, ...




Wiese mit Margeriten bei Münster-Nieberge (1999-06-14A)
4x5", Velvia 50, 75 mm, Center, 1 Sek., Bl. 22,5
 




... and some weeks later vivid  summercolours appear.
 



Sommerwiese mit Sauerampfer (1997-07-10A)
4x5", Velvia 50, 75 mm, Center, ND 0,6, 2 Sek., Bl. 22
 



A dense network of backcountry-roads is running through the flat landscape. These small roads are very popular for bicycle tours ...
 



Straße bei Laer, Kreis Coesfeld (2001-09-24A02)
6x9 Velvia 50
 



... however ...



Straße bei Nienberge (2007-02-08A13)
6x9 Velvia50, 120 mm, 5 Sek., Bl. 32,8
 



... not always !



Feldweg bei Greven (2007-03-11A16)
6x9 Velvia 50, 75 mm, 1/4 Sek., Bl. 22,3
 



The fields are large. Fortunately  some locations occur where puddles of water or ...
 



Rapsfeld bei Münster-Roxel (2005-05-23A16)
6x9 Velvia 50, 120 mm, Pol.-Filter, ND 0,6, 1 Sek., Bl. 22
 



... nice gatherings of herbs interrupt the monotony.
 



Gerstenfeld mit Hundskamille (2005-07-18A09)
6x9 Velvia 50, 47 mm, Center, ND 0,6
 
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Deep ditches are draining the former fen country. Thus the high amount of rainfall flows off quickly, but ...  
 




Graben bei Gelmer (1996-12-30A07)
6x9 Velvia50, 120 mm, ND 0,6, 10 Sek., Bl. 11,3
 




... in winter, water may gather in the fields and meadows anyway.




Feld bei Emsdetten(1997-01-23A13)
6x9 Velvia 50, (75 mm ?) 1/2 Sek., Bl. 32
 




When snow has fallen, ...

 

 



Wiesentümpel bei Münster-Nienberge (2001-02-04B18)
6x9 Velvia 50
 




... there is an impressive calm over this wide landscape.

 



Emstal nördlich von Greven bei Hochwasser (2002-03-02B)
4x5" Velvia 50, 120 mm, ND 0,6
 




In winter, temporary pools are found in our forests, too. They reflect the leafless trunks of beech trees.

 

 



Wald bei Münster-Nienberge (1999-03-11C)
4x5", Velvia 50, 120 mm, ND 0,3,  Bl. 22,1
 




If renaturation measures were done, the ponds last until late spring. Then specialized plants such as Water Violet (Hottonia palustris) can be found there in May.

 




Tümpel mit Wasserfederblüten im Laubwald bei Gronau (1998-05-10F)
4x5" Velvia 50, 120 mm, Pol.-F., ND 0,6, 12 Sek., Bl. 22,5
 




Permanent pools are restricted to the small number of protected moors.

 




Gildehauser Venn (Kreis Nordhorn, Niedersachsen; nördl. von Gronau) (1998-09-01C)
Hochstativ, 360 mm, ND 0,6
 




Artificially sustained ponds are found in the bird reservation area "Rieselfelder" in the outskirts of Münster

 




Rieselfelder am Stadtrand von Münster (1997-03-09A09)
6x9 Velvia 50, 360 mm, Pol.-F., 1/4 Sek., Bl. 16,5
 

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The forests of this region are mainly deciduous forests.

 



Baumberge bei Havixbeck (2004-03-10A11)
6x9 Velvia 50
 



Unfortunately nature-orientated cultivation has not yet been achieved.

 



Baumberge bei Havixbeck (2002-04-22A02)
Velvia 50, 120 mm, Skylight-F. ND 0,6, 8 Sek., Bl. 32,6
 



In spite of that, the various seasons conjure an impressive atmosphere ...

 



Wald bei Billerbeck (2000-04-05A02)
6x9 Velvia 50, 360 mm, Pol-F., ND 0,6, 5 Sek., Bl. 32,1
 



... into the wide halls, ...

 



Davert bei Ammelsbüren (2002-05-07A11)
6x9 Velvia 50, 120 mm, Skylight-F., ND 0,6, 11 Sek., Bl. 32
 



... and sometimes ...



Wald bei Münster-Nienberge (2005-05-01A13)
6x9 Velvia 50
 



... over the soft ground.

 



Waldboden mit Sternmiere bei Münster-Nienberge (1999-04-30A)
4x5" Velvia 50, 120 mm, Pol.-F., 12 Sek., Bl. 32
 
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Single trees or small groups of trees grow often along the edges of the fields or meadows.

 



Baumreihe am Feldrand (1997-02-08A02)
6x9 Velvia 50, 75 mm, ND 0,6, 1/4 Sek., Bl. 22,6
 



These trees have the space to develop an individual shape.

 



An der Bevermündung bei Westbevern (2007-02-06A04)
6x9 Velvia 50, 120 mm,ND 0,6, 2 Sek., Bl. 22
 



So they have become outstanding landmarks ...

 



An der Bevermündung bei Westbevern (2007-05-19A02)
6x9 Velvia 50, 75 mm, Pol.-F., ND 0,6, 2 Sek., Bl. 32
 




visible from far in our flat landscape.

 




Ahorn bei Münster-Nienberge (2001-11-20A04)
6x9 Velvia 50, 120 mm, Pol.-F., ND 0,6, 1 Sek., Bl. 32
 




 



Birkenreihe (2004-06-15A02)
6x9 Velvia 50
 




 




Birken bei Hohenholte (Kreis Coesfeld, NRW) (1999-11-16B02)
6x9 Vlevia 50, 75 mm, Pol.-F., 1/4 Sek., Bl. 16
 

 

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