The last episode of the Ruhrpott tetralogie is now online at Ruhrpott Part IV - long…
Photography about essen
The city in the ruhr area:
- broke
- not sexy
- bicycle unfriendly
- too many cars
- lack of parks
- public transport is a nightmare
- cinemas are pretty good
- traffic jams
- pollution
- over bureaucratic
- unbalanced poor to rich ratio
- more shine than be
- A40 sucks
![A musician performing a song at the Unperfekthaus in Essen A musician performing a song at the Unperfekthaus in Essen](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc02486.jpg.webp?itok=InG7YvH6)
Klaus
Klaus performing one of his songs at the Unperfekthaus
![Beyond the fasade Beyond the fasade](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc08783.jpg.webp?itok=qoFylwmo)
Beyond the fasad
Look at those yard, No flowers, no plants, nothing, just green.
![A sign besides a desk at the Unperfekthaus Essen A sign besides a desk at the Unperfekthaus Essen](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_6215.jpg.webp?itok=VOKti5PA)
Internet for free
The Unperfekthaus was a pretty nice place during my first 5 years in Essen.
![View from inside a tram behind the driver looking towards the station Zeche Zollverein View from inside a tram behind the driver looking towards the station Zeche Zollverein](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc02913.jpg.webp?itok=ba4t6uio)
Stop
View from inside a tram behind the driver looking towards the station Zeche Zollverein.
![Top of the Schurenbachalde in Essen, Germany Top of the Schurenbachalde in Essen, Germany](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_6263.jpg.webp?itok=b-98eNOX)
Schurenbachhalde
The Ruhr-Area is famous for their slack-heaps ("Halde").
![A historical tram in Essen, Germany A historical tram in Essen, Germany](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc02915.jpg.webp?itok=ar1ObeMw)
Old and gold
A historical tram in Essen.
![A tram passing by at the Aalto Theater in Essen A tram passing by at the Aalto Theater in Essen](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03010.jpg.webp?itok=v7laW7gc)
Inside out
While taking a walk through the city of Essen I came across the Aalto Theater.
![View from the Schurenbachhalde during the Schachtzeigen Event, Ruhr 2010 View from the Schurenbachhalde during the Schachtzeigen Event, Ruhr 2010](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_6282.jpg.webp?itok=AgVuQpYv)
Schachtzeichen
During Essen 2010, Essen was the European cultural capital during that year; the people of the Ruhr-Area organized a lot of events.
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Waiting for the bus
When I went silk screening I got up early, actually that early that I had to take the bus instead of the 109 (which is always delayed, I never go…
![People looking for books at the book thrift of the animal shelter in Essen, Germany People looking for books at the book thrift of the animal shelter in Essen, Germany](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_6401.jpg.webp?itok=UWqN2cSH)
The Book thrift
I often went to the local animal shelter for their open day.
![The famous Aalto Theater in Essen, Germany, during a shower The famous Aalto Theater in Essen, Germany, during a shower](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03027.jpg.webp?itok=aD_wYN2L)
Dark clouds
The Aalto Theater in Essen, designed by Finish star architect Alvar Aalto.
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Sundown I
The photos shows a sundown in Essen seen from Huttrop.
![Early S-bahn to Wuppertal Early S-bahn to Wuppertal](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc05233.jpg.webp?itok=e57BTEQ0)
To Wuppertal
Catching the S-bahn in Essen Stehle, going to Wuppertal.
![Couldn't hold the cam and shooting while walking Couldn't hold the cam and shooting while walking](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03066.jpg.webp?itok=afQh77cP)
Walk
Somehow confused
![Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic and a blimps Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic and a blimps](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_1053.jpg.webp?itok=qQuAFo0N)
Sundown II
Sundown in Essen seen from Huttrop.
![Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic in November, winter Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic in November, winter](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_1140.jpg.webp?itok=Q-GiTkEs)
Sundown III
In winter sundowns in Essen look different.
![Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_1150.jpg.webp?itok=LuMh342B)
Sundown IV
2nd version of the sundown in winter in Essen. I kind a like both version. Which one is your favourite?
![The Limbecker Platz, Essen, shortly after Sundown The Limbecker Platz, Essen, shortly after Sundown](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03083.jpg.webp?itok=45IndWQJ)
Consume your ass off
I was one my way to the Unperfekthaus to meet the Quadcopter club when I saw the advertisment lights at the shopping center Limbecker Platz.
![Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_1161.jpg.webp?itok=2dFtCbzf)
Sundown V
Another great sundown in Essen, Germany. I love those Ruhrpott sundowns. They are special, kind of. The color composition is so unique.
![A look upwards at the subway station Berliner Platz prior renovation A look upwards at the subway station Berliner Platz prior renovation](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_6524.jpg.webp?itok=eDWC5Zt9)
Stairway to happen
Ever been to Berliner Platz in Essen. It is (was?) one those ugly subway stations. Actually a real ugly one.
![Winter in Essen, Germany. RWE Tower in the back Winter in Essen, Germany. RWE Tower in the back](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_1661.jpg.webp?itok=ilN9KrBb)
snow
Winter in Essen always comes by surprise.
![The tower of the University of Essen during night The tower of the University of Essen during night](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03140.jpg.webp?itok=k1dhJQWw)
Double
The green middle, a modernized area in the near of the university, isn't green at all.
![The Park deck at the Essen Rathaus Gallery The Park deck at the Essen Rathaus Gallery](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03154.jpg.webp?itok=UirpuN3N)
Ride and Park
One of the loneliest places in Essen, at least at that time I took the photo. Some hours earlier our later it would look different.
![Old pass way to the University of Essen, full of removable graffiti Old pass way to the University of Essen, full of removable graffiti](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_6584.jpg.webp?itok=E9bFnwSg)
Du schon leben?
Are you still integrating or are you already living? is the question on of this artwork.
![Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_1790.jpg.webp?itok=8hlDR7ZY)
Sundown VI
this lovely Ruhrpott sundowns. Something I will miss once I went away from Essen. You want to know why I'd like to leave...
![Sundown in Essen, Sundown in Essen,](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc05609.jpg.webp?itok=LyVf5Ra-)
foto
Experimenting with an analogue tele. Was looking at the city hall of Essen.
![A traffic light in Essen, Germany A traffic light in Essen, Germany](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/DSC08617.jpg.webp?itok=VclzfMXv)
The red light for Essen
Essen is one of the most fucked up cities in Germany.
![A40 Essen at night A40 Essen at night](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_7132.jpg.webp?itok=oNsUmAMl)
divided
The A40 divides Essen in two parts, South and North. The further south you go the bigger the houses become, the richer the people look.
![An escalator at one of the subway stations in Essen An escalator at one of the subway stations in Essen](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03180.jpg.webp?itok=zk_sqlUZ)
Escalators
An escalator at one of the subway stations in Essen
![Storm upon us in Essen Storm upon us in Essen](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc05778.jpg.webp?itok=zMQaQDPd)
The storm is coming
The rainfall was that heavy that we couldn't see the water tower in the distance, the city hall wasn't visible as well.
![Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_2088.jpg.webp?itok=m_35K595)
Sundown VII
you already know: I love Sundowns in the Ruhrgebiet. Especially when it showes the small Ruhrhattan in the background
![A security cam at one of the subway stations in Essen, Germany A security cam at one of the subway stations in Essen, Germany](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03189.jpg.webp?itok=qQsCg_yd)
Cams
A security cam at one of the subway stations in Essen, Germany
![Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_2139-2.jpg.webp?itok=Dy2vxaUl)
Sundown VIII
I can't get enough of this. I can't get enough of this. I can't get enough of this. I can't get enough of this. I can't get enough of this.
![A crane taking down the N-symbol from the former Norris bank in Essen A crane taking down the N-symbol from the former Norris bank in Essen](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc00174.jpg.webp?itok=GsTt3JZG)
Taking down the N
The Norris bank closed in Essen Huttrop at one point, but they didn't take down their logo from the top of the building.
![A40 from pedestrian bridge A40 from pedestrian bridge](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/img_2285.jpg.webp?itok=43PRNEgQ)
Speed Daemon
The A40, the highlight of Essen. The place everybody should be proud of.
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Winter wonderland III
snowed in pillars at a industrial building during winter time
![View onto the Steeler Straße on a very foggy night View onto the Steeler Straße on a very foggy night](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc04223.jpg.webp?itok=gS4BFgDA)
The Fog
Once in a while the fog is in the streets of Essen.
![A view into the Herwarthstraße, Essen, from above during night A view into the Herwarthstraße, Essen, from above during night](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03555.jpg.webp?itok=wkkV6P1_)
Cars
Cars, cars, cars. Those cars need more space than the people. Streets are everywhere. Do you see bikes? No, of course not.
![Furniture and crap thrown away on the street at Essen Südviertel Furniture and crap thrown away on the street at Essen Südviertel](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03918.jpg.webp?itok=53to43LO)
Trash
Just throw your stuff away. It isn't necessary to buy stuff that lasts longer; you are able to buy cheap stuff whenever you need it. Just go one…
![Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic Sundown in Essen showing RWE Tower, Evonic](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc00208-1.jpg.webp?itok=wiIbCCkr)
Sundown IX
ok, I promisse, that is the last one.
![Chemtrails in Essen Chemtrails in Essen](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc00719.jpg.webp?itok=_EKPdBoy)
chemtrail
I did a little bit travelling by bicycle and once came across a small chemical plant. I took a series of about 20 long term insolations.
![Ruhrhatten, or the big 3, showing RWE tower and the two evonic buildings Ruhrhatten, or the big 3, showing RWE tower and the two evonic buildings](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc00746.jpg.webp?itok=EZMvJJd4)
Visit Ruhrhattan
Ruhrhattan is central Essen.
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Stranger in the night
A crosswalk in shades of red at night
![Sundown in Essen Sundown in Essen](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc08833.jpg.webp?itok=OvQ97w0C)
To the Hauptbahnhof
While walking to the Hauptbahnhof (main station) in Essen I saw that perfect alignment of the teletower at the far distance.
![No bikes please No bikes please](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc08836.jpg.webp?itok=VleAvj6Y)
No bikes please
no bikes please. While Essen invests a lot in so called Schnellradwege (far distant bicycle roads) the don't do anything for bicycles in the city…
![The train at the Hespertalbahn The train at the Hespertalbahn](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc00213.jpg.webp?itok=6KH5o4gN)
Hespertalbahn day
Riding the Hespertalbahn.
![A small transporter besides a tree at an ecovillage A small transporter besides a tree at an ecovillage](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc06674.jpg.webp?itok=p8opQkki)
Portuguese days
In September 2017 I went to Portugal to meet with the Blueprint Alliance.
![A free wish - falling star during a night in Tamera, Portugal A free wish - falling star during a night in Tamera, Portugal](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/DSC07013.jpg.webp?itok=ARnb9Yzd)
oh my portugal
Visting Portugal / Tamera ecoVillage in September 2014 on invitation by Solar C³ities e.V. I joined the Blueprint, a group of like minded people…
![BMX - zero gravity - in Berlin](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/bmx01.jpg.webp?itok=A5I_xQB8)
I love Berlin
Berlin, the capital of Germany. I have to say: yes, I do love Berlin.
![The Park deck at the Essen Rathaus Gallery The Park deck at the Essen Rathaus Gallery](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/dsc03154.jpg.webp?itok=UirpuN3N)
Ruhrpott Part Three - return of the wiseguys
3rd Part of the Ruhrpott Quadrologie. I walked through the city several times at different hours.
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Oslo Permanent
In 2019 I went to Oslo for the Nordic Institute…
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biogas experimentation week
In August 2015 I went to Tamera for the 3rd Blueprint meeting and the Biogas experimentation week.
![Miss Liberty - or what is visible of her](/sites/default/files/styles/viewphoto2of3/public/background/DSC04926.JPG.webp?itok=f_iIf4qb)
NYC spring
In 2014 I followed an invitation by SolarC³ITIES TH Culhane to visit NYC, Dobbs Ferry. It was the first time I went to the States.
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Ruhrpott Part One - a new city
Over 8 years I took a lot of photos. I started with a Canon 60D and then switched to a Sony Nex 7. Those bulky and heavy DSLRs are like dinosaurs…