In September 2025, master's students in geography documented their field trip to France using waterproof analog cameras. The excursion was led by Prof. Dr. Mariele Evers, who led the group's academic exploration of human–water interactions in various French landscapes. The deliberate choice of film photography encouraged careful observation and reflection shaping, how they captured their impressions of human–water relationships in the field.
Their work explored four central themes: humans and hydrological extremes, humans and the coast, humans and water resources, and humans and (aquatic) landscapes. Through their photographs, the students portrayed flood protection infrastructures, coastal dynamics, water management practices, and the cultural meanings embedded in rivers and wetlands. The images reflected diverse perspectives, ranging from technical interventions in risk management to everyday interactions between communities and aquatic environments.
The results were presented on December 10, 2025 at the Institut Français in a public photo exhibition. Alongside the exhibition, four short thematic reports were delivered, linking field observations to broader geographical debates. After a screening and discussion with the students, the exhibition was officially opened in French style—with a glass of wine—bringing the academic and cultural dimensions of the project together.
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