Autumn magic at Klutensee: discover the splendor of colors in Lüdinghausen!
Discover Gelsenkirchen through the lens of amateur photographer Hans-Jürgen Smula and his impressive nature photography.

Autumn magic at Klutensee: discover the splendor of colors in Lüdinghausen!
Autumn is a time of color: At Lake Klutensee in Lüdinghausen, the trees shine in the most beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow. Anyone planning a trip this time of year should not miss the opportunity to explore the magical landscape. There is usually a quiet silence there, accompanied only by the chirping of birds and the gentle lapping of the water. The autumn colors transform the surroundings into a true play of colors and magically attract photographers and nature lovers. This is described succinctly by lokalkompass.de and encourages you to pack your camera and awaken your own spirit of discovery.
But who is behind the impressive photos of Lake Kluten? A promising insight into the work of Hans-Jürgen Smula, an amateur painter from Olfen, lets us learn more about the magic of photography. The born photographer was editor-in-chief and photographer for political association magazines in North Rhine-Westphalia in the 90s. He has been active in digital terrain for around 15 years now and has successfully mastered the leap from analogue to digital technologies. His nature and animal photography is particularly popular and is published in various media. On his personal blog, Smula gives interesting insights into his photography, which is also documented by smula-olfen.de.
Creativity and community
With his passion for photography, Hans-Jürgen has been active as a citizen reporter for “Lokalkompass Gelsenkirchen” and “My Heimat Gelsenkirchen” since 2010. His numerous photography trips abroad, which he presents in the form of video clips on YouTube, show how diverse his passion is. Whether in Tanzania, South Africa or Ireland - Smula's photographs give us an impression of the impressive beauty of nature.
In addition, Hans-Jürgen has been a member of a photography club since 2013, with which he takes part in various projects and group exhibitions. Here he not only published his work, but also contributed many creative ideas. The photos from Lake Kluten could be a perfect fit for a new photo project that captures the colors of autumn. So you should be well prepared to capture such moments.
A look outside the box
Another aspect of creative photography is highlighted by current trends in nature photography media. In the latest issue of NaturFoto-Magazin, various photographers show exciting approaches that range from urban garden art to the documentation of wild animals in their natural environment. Martina Melzer's reports about the foothills of the Alps and Beate Oswald's winter trip to the Mongolian steppe to observe Manul reflect the diversity of photography and could be a valuable source of inspiration for hobby photographers like Smula.
Whether in Klutensee at home or on adventures around the globe - the passion for photography, combined with a closeness to nature, creates a unique experience and opens up valuable perspectives. A destination that impresses not only with its autumn colors, but also with its peace and the opportunity for inspiration.