In spring of 2023 I set out to Herkulesberg in Cologne to capture the rapidly growing vegetation right before summer arrives. The forest area lies on Cologne's largest mound of rubble and was constructed after World War II.

As I roam through the green thicket, I appreciate the diversity and regenerative power of the vegetation, which has been taken for granted until now. Periods of drought and heat are predicted for Europe in the near future.