Photography Landschaften,Landscapes

Lion's Mound

Waterloo, Belgien, 2022 / 687.48 – To the travel report

The Lion's Mound seen from the east

The Lion's Mound seen from the east
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022

The landscape east of the village of Waterloo is gentle and tells old stories.

The landscape east of the village of Waterloo is gentle and tells old stories.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022

Potatoes are now grown on the former battlefield

Potatoes are now grown on the former battlefield
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022

Through the poem

Through the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Jon McCrae, the corn poppy became a symbol for the fallen soldiers of all wars.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022

The vast fields radiate a pleasant tranquillity

The vast fields radiate a pleasant tranquillity
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022

Graphic structures determine the image of the landscape

Graphic structures determine the image of the landscape
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022

Shades of green dominate the colour palette in mid-May

Shades of green dominate the colour palette in mid-May
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022

It was not until 1863 to 1864 that the staircase was built on the hill.

It was not until 1863 to 1864 that the staircase was built on the hill.
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022

When we open our doors and gates there is always a way forward

When we open our doors and gates there is always a way forward
Photo: © Thomas Schürmann, 2022