Ostwestfalen-Lippe

Spring ahead
Hücker Moor

Late April evening around the Hücker Moor, Spenge, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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Landmark
Werre Meadowlands

This tree on the banks of River Werre is a good friend and a perfect indicator for the state of the seasons. Löhne, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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Back in time
Old windmill of Südhemmern

The old windmill of Südhemmern is one of these places where you can dive deeply into history to experience the life of our ancestors. Minden,...

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Ready to start
Hücker Moor

Mid March is a tricky time here in East Westphalia, winter is in the last stages, spring is knocking on the door. The struggle of both seasons is...

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The magic 200
Porta Westfalica

Today we reached the 200 degree barrier of the Grünlandtemperatur. (Did not find a translation for this). This is an indicator that nature is ready...

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Equilibre
Porta Westfalica

This Spring and early Summer are different to previous years, not too dry, not too hot, just perfect for nature. Costedt, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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Into the unknown
River Werre

River Werre in early May,Löhne, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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Fifty shades of green
Werre Meadowlands

The Werre Meadowlands near Löhne in early May. Löhne,Ostwestfalen, Germany

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History
Porta Westfalica

Looks very similar to a shot my grandfather took in the late 1920´ s. But was taken last weekend when taking a tour through Porta Westfalica,...

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Spring ambassador
Porta Westfalica

Rapeseed blossom is one of my favorite indicators of the upcoming season. Although nature is a little bit behind last year´s schedule the colours...

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One year ago...
Werre Meadowlands

nature was a little bit further than now, but I am sure we will catch up. Löhne,Ostwestfalen, Germany

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In those days...
Old windmill of Südhemmern

I am fascinated by windmills and luckily my area has quite a few of them, most of them in very good shape. The area is even called the Mühlenkreis...

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Sunday pleasures
Mill of Eickhorst

We took a nice little tour today North, behind the hills of the Wiehengebirge to visit some windmills. One of my favorites is the mill of Eickhorst ...

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Symphony in green
Wiehengebirge

Even on the hills of the Wiehengebirge Spring has arrived, rich green on the ground and on the trees. Porta Westfalica, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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Calm
Hücker Moor

Could not resist to take a quick tour to one of my favorite locations, the Hücker Moor near Spenge. Although nature is a little bit behind previous...

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Silence
Große Torfmoor

A wonderful sunset in the Große Torfmoor, a swamp and moorland area near Lübbecke. Hille, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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Touched
Porta Westfalica

Enjoying the last sunrays of the day in a peaceful atmosphere. Porta Westfalica, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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When night falls over the moor...
Große Torfmoor

...then watch not only your steps. Lovely sunset in the Große Torfmoor, Hille, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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Springtime trail
Porta Westfalica

Hiking through the fields between Porta Westfalica and Minden last weekend. Minden, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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Timeless
Bridge

Off-trail hiking along River Weser between Minden and Porta Westfalica, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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May beauty
Weser Meadow

The Weser Meadow near Vennebeck in a perfect green dress, Ostwestfalen, Germany

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