Photographic impressions from the USA: landscapes, animals, national parks and everyday observations – from the Midwest to Alaska.
Additional perspectives can be found in Landscape photography, Nature Photography as in travel Photography.
Denali in Alaska, at 6.190 meters, is North America's highest mountain and a sacred site for the indigenous people. Weather permitting, the world of Denali can be explored from the air. This experience culminates in a landing on one of Denali's glaciers.
The Alaskan wilderness is home to an impressive bear population of over 100.000 individuals. To observe and photograph these powerful predators in their natural habitat, the experience and services of local professional guides are essential.
Until 1867, Alaska belonged to the Tsarist Empire as "Russian America." Even today, more than 150 years after its sale to the United States, numerous Russian traces can be discovered.
Anchor Point is located on the Pacific coast of Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula and is home to dozens of bald eagles, which were nearly extinct in the United States 70 years ago.
With its endless expanse, Alaska embodies the image of untouched nature and offers an overwhelming abundance of photographic opportunities.
Exhibition “Yellowstone in Winter” in the Schleswig City Museum: During a guided tour on March 15, 2025, Holger Rüdel explains the challenges of the project and the photographic technique under the extreme winter conditions.
“Going Up The Country”: From February 13 to March 23, 2025, the Gallery for Photography (GAF) in Hanover will be showing the USA portfolio of the photo artist Peter Rathmann for the first time – the image results of a road trip through 34 states of the country.
Reopened: the exhibition "Yellowstone in Winter" in the Schleswig City Museum with photographs by Holger Rüdel. A guided tour will take place on December 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Yellowstone in winter - this is not a relaxing trip, but pure adventure with an expedition character. The exhibition on this topic with photographs by Holger Rüdel opened on October 16, 2024 in the Schleswig City Museum.
Wapiti – that is what the indigenous people called the special species of deer that is native to the North American continent. Several thousand of these mighty animals live in Yellowstone National Park.
Winter is the best time to capture the impressive landscape in Yellowstone. However, freezing temperatures of up to -50° C are a real test for people and equipment.
Previously almost extinct, several thousand bison - the national animal of the USA - now live in Yellowstone. In winter there are particularly good chances for impressive bison photos.