The Berlin Wall fell in 1989; in 1990, Germany was reunited with the integration of the former German Democratic Republic into the West German political and economic system. The physical division may be forgotten and invisible in many places. However, its lingering effects can still be felt. In my most recent photographic work, I investigate these divisions. “The Absence and Presence of the Berlin Wall” explores the topography along the Berlin Wall Trail. Starting at and ending at the Brandenburg Gate, I traveled the entire length of the former Berlin Wall, stopping every 2.8 kilometers—in a nod to the 28-year history of the Wall—to document the present-day state of the line of separation in Berlin and Brandenburg. I took six photos at each location (front, back, left, right, sky, and ground) and composited them in Photoshop afterward. Through this series, I paint a multifaceted portrait of Germany, whose division and reunification continue to profoundly shape the country. The project was published by DISTANZ (Berlin) in German and English editions in August 2025.