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We Can Trust Nature a Little More

Mike Nicolaassen — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:40:51 +0000

Food Forest Ketelbroek

Groesbeek, The Netherlands

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Joined Chef Emile van der Staak on an early morning visit to food forest Ketelbroek, documenting the landscape behind the botanical cuisine of Restaurant De Nieuwe Winkel.

A quiet morning shaped by season, texture, and the rhythm of the forest.

This series was photographed for Restaurant De Nieuwe Winkel in Nijmegen, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its botanical gastronomy and close relationship with the surrounding landscape.

Together with Chef Emile van der Staak, we visited food forest Ketelbroek in the early morning hours, where many of the ingredients behind the restaurant’s plant-based cuisine are gathered throughout the seasons.

Moving through the forest before service hours began in the city, the morning was shaped by changing light, quiet moments, and the slower pace of the landscape itself.

Photographed at Food Forest Ketelbroek, the series connects food culture, environment, and the places where ingredients naturally grow.

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Between Landscape and Design

Mike Nicolaassen — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:56:05 +0000

Gardens of Appeltern

Appeltern, The Netherlands

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A series photographed at the Gardens of Appeltern, moving through pathways, greenery, layered textures, and the interaction between designed spaces and natural growth.

Nature and Design in Harmony – Shoot at the Gardens of Appeltern

This series was photographed at the Gardens of Appeltern, where landscape design, nature, and seasonal atmosphere come together across more than two hundred model gardens.

Moving through pathways, greenery, and quieter corners of the park, the series follows the changing rhythm of the environment throughout the day — shifting light, layered textures, and the interaction between designed spaces and natural growth.

Rather than focusing on single elements, the series observes how landscape and design naturally move together within the gardens themselves.

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Alpine Conditions

Mike Nicolaassen — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:16:49 +0000

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Nestled in the picturesque French department of Isère, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, lies Oz-en-Oisans.

This picturesque village sits at an altitude of 1,650 meters with elevators reaching an altitude of 3,600 meters. Thus, it offers a beautiful setting with access to exciting alpine adventures.

One of its most notable features is Europe’s largest skiable glacier, which promises endless thrills on the slopes. Oz-en-Oisans is the second oldest ski resort in France, after Chamonix, and thus has a rich history.

What sets Oz-en-Oisans apart is its claim to fame: the longest uninterrupted vertical run on the slopes in the world. This unparalleled experience attracts skiers and snowboarders from all over the world in search of the ultimate downhill run.

When the slopes close, head to the Dôme des Rousses for an unforgettable experience and take a final descent. Discover the work of a trail groomer at the summit at 2800 m and prepare before embarking on a final 1450 m descent from the Oz 3300 station. It is an enjoyable moment not to be missed.

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