veenpolder

A vast expanse of fenland polder stretches out, marked by low-lying flat terrain. It is painted hues of lush, verdant green, punctuated by the occasional pocket of darker, water-soaked soil, an indicator of the intense irrigation. In the distance, a steadily-rotating traditional Dutch windmill is discernible, bordering a crystal-clear canal sparkling under the pale sunlight. Rafts of reeds are lightly airlifted by a gentle summer breeze as it sweeps across the polder. The crystal-clear blue sky arches over the scene, its reflection dances on the freshwater canal, only interrupted here and there by the passing waterfowl. The land has been clearly divided into sections by deep drainage ditches, revealing