From the water, a unique view opens up of the Schleswig-Holstein State Parliament in Kiel, a place where history, the present and North German serenity merge. The photograph captures the clear lines of the modern building as well as the calm expanse of the Kiel Fjord, whose gentle waves reflect the building in soft light. The perspective from the water side emphasises the connection between politics and nature and is a symbol of the openness and transparency that characterise the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
The character of this motif changes depending on the lighting mood and time of day: sometimes it appears powerful and rich in contrast, sometimes still and poetic. The picture invites the viewer to pause for a moment and rediscover the balance between architecture, landscape and water - a piece of North German identity, captured in a timeless moment.