Rolf Hicker

A collection of photos and pictures by travel, wildlife and nature photographer Rolf Hicker.

Picture of photographer Rolf Hicker Rolf Hicker is an award winning professional photographer who began his career in photography at the age of 18.

His images are regularly published in magazines like National Geographic, Readers Digest, Canadian Geographic and others. His impressive list of clients include companies such as: Porsche, Siemens, CTC, American Express, Holland America, Air Canada, McDonalds, CNN and many others.

Rolf is a specialist in Nature, wildlife and travel photography.
His main websites shows a large selection of his work:
Hicker's Travel Stock Photography - www.hickerphoto.com, travel stock photos and this one in german Rolf's Tier-, Reise- und Naturfotografie.



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photo of Shipwreck Lake Huron Ontario Canada Shipwreck Lake Huron Ontario Canada
The shipwreck of the schooner Sweepstakes rests at the bottom of the Big Tub Harbour in the Fathom Five National Marine Park in Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada.
The two masted schooner named Sweepstakes, was damaged off Cove Island in 1885. Prior to sinking...
photo of Lake Audy Sunset Riding Mountain National Park Manitoba Canada Lake Audy Sunset Riding Mountain National Park Manitoba Canada
Like a sheet of glass leading on from the end of the wharf, the water of Lake Audy in Riding Mountain National Park reflects the hues in the sky during sunset.
A beautiful scene at the end of a glorious day! Lake Audy is situated in Riding Mountain National...
photo of Mount Taranaki Sunset West Coast North Island New Zealand Mount Taranaki Sunset West Coast North Island New Zealand
Silhouetted by the setting sun at sunset, Mount Taranaki dominates the region of Taranaki with its 2,518 metre (8,261 feet) height along the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
A mountain steeped in geological and Maori history, Mount Taranaki is a stratovolcano situated near...
photo of Rowans Ravine Vacation Destination Saskatchewan Rowans Ravine Vacation Destination Saskatchewan
Situated on the shores of Last Mountain Lake, Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park is a popular vacation destination for locals as well as visitors to the Qu'Appelle Valley in Saskatchewan.
A popular destination situated less than an hour to the northwest of the city of Regina, Rowan's...
photo of Cave And Basin National Historic Site Banff National Park Canada Cave And Basin National Historic Site Banff National Park Canada
A stream of sun light shines through the hole in the ceiling of the cave and strikes the beautiful blue water of the hot spring at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
The place where it all started ... the discovery of the Cave and Basin was instrumental in...
photo of Cape Foulwind West Coast South Island New Zealand Cape Foulwind West Coast South Island New Zealand
Boulders are pounded by the waves of the Tasman Sea at Cape Foulwind on the rugged West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
"Fitting boulders" litter the coastline of Cape Foulwind along the West Coast of the South Island...
photo of Castle Butte Badlands Landscape Saskatchewan Canada Castle Butte Badlands Landscape Saskatchewan Canada
A landmark used for navigation over a century ago, Castle Butte is situated in the Big Muddy Badlands of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a prominent feature of the landscape.
Towering to around 61 metres (200 feet) above the ancient river valley and set in the landscape of...
photo of Takakkaw Falls Yoho National Park BC Canada Takakkaw Falls Yoho National Park BC Canada
A thundering waterfall which plunges a total of 380 metres to the Yoho River below, the Takakkaw Falls are the second highest waterfall in Canada and are situated in the Yoho National Park of BC.
As a popular tourist attraction in Yoho National Park of British Columbia, Takakkaw Falls attracts...
photo of Sunset George Lake Killarney Provincial Park Ontario Sunset George Lake Killarney Provincial Park Ontario
A dramatic sunset scene over George Lake in Killarney Provincial Park, a popular tourist destination on the fringe of the Canadian Shield in Ontario, Canada.
A dramatic sunset sends light streaking across the surface of George Lake at day's end.

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photo of Picture Of Vancouver Island Dusk BC Canada Picture Of Vancouver Island Dusk BC Canada
A clear sky at dusk with the final hues of the sun on the horizon illuminate the waters of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
Dusk over the Broughton Strait seen from Vancouver Island looking towards the coastal mountains of...
photo of Camping Destination Marlborough New Zealand Camping Destination Marlborough New Zealand
One of the best camping destinations on the South Island of New Zealand is Titirangi Bay - surrounded by sheep and the sparkling waters of the Marlborough Sounds.
Wake up to the sound of the water lapping at the beach, and the bleating of sheep at a remote...
photo of Northern Royal Albatross Otago Peninsula NZ Northern Royal Albatross Otago Peninsula NZ
A majestic Northern Royal Albatross soars above the waters of the Pacific Ocean off the Otago Peninsula of New Zealand on wings which span up to 3 metres across.
With the wind beneath massive outstretched wings, a Northern Royal Albatross scans the water below...
photo of Maori People Taupo New Zealand Maori People Taupo New Zealand
A visit to the Wairakei Terraces near the town of Taupo on the North Island is an introduction to the way of life for the Maori People of New Zealand.
A culture which is fervently protected is that of the Maori people of New Zealand. The Wairakei...
photo of Maori Carving Wairakei Terraces New Zealand Maori Carving Wairakei Terraces New Zealand
On close inspection of a pou (totem) at the Wairakei Terraces Maori Village near Taupo in New Zealand, you can see the intricate details of the carving and other features.
Pou (Totem) at the Wairakei Terraces Maori Village near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand. This...
photo of Apricot Fruit Harvest Roxburgh New Zealand Apricot Fruit Harvest Roxburgh New Zealand
An important fruit growing region of New Zealand is Central Otago and the town of Roxburgh where they also harvest apricots and cherries.
There's nothing quite like the taste of super fresh fruit straight after harvest. The region of...
photo of Mt Cook Canterbury New Zealand Mt Cook Canterbury New Zealand
The highest peak in New Zealand, Mt Cook stands at 3,754 metres, and towers above the glacier fed Lake Pukaki in Canterbury.
Mt Cook and the Southern Alps with Lake Pukaki in the foreground, Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury,...
photo of Huka Falls Taupo New Zealand Huka Falls Taupo New Zealand
The Waikato River (usually 100 metres across) squeezes through a narrow canyon 15 metres across creating the Huka Falls near the town of Taupo, North Island, New Zealand.
The final stage of the Huka Falls is the most impressive, where the Waikato River (having been...
photo of Ship Creek Westland South Island NZ Ship Creek Westland South Island NZ
A beach fringing Ship Creek is littered with driftwood heaved over by the relentless waves of the Tasman Sea along the coast of Westland on the South Island of NZ.
Driftwood scattered on the beach at Ship Creek along Highway 6, the Glacier Highway, Westland, West...
photo of Rock Art Gillespies Beach West Coast New Zealand Rock Art Gillespies Beach West Coast New Zealand
A spiral art design made of rocks on the warm sand of Gillespies Beach during sunset along the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
While waiting for the sun to set we explored the sandy beach and dunes - shaped by the Tasman Sea,...
photo of White Island Volcano Bay Of Plenty New Zealand White Island Volcano Bay Of Plenty New Zealand
Also known as Whakaari by the maori, White Island is New Zealand's only marine volcano situated in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island.
An exciting experience during a visit to New Zealand is to walk amongst steaming fumeroles,...
photo of Picture Of New Zealand Sea Lions Picture Of New Zealand Sea Lions
Adult New Zealand Sea lions prefer a sandy beach as a haul out location for resting and breeding - Molyneux Bay in the Catlins on the South Island is the perfect location.
Also known as Hooker's Sea Lions, the New Zealand Sea Lion is a rare and endangered species found...
photo of Picture Auckland City Dusk New Zealand Picture Auckland City Dusk New Zealand
The sun sets in dramatic style over the city of Auckland as dusk takes over at the end of the day on the North Island of New Zealand.
Auckland City and Sky Tower seen from Mt Victoria Reserve and Lookout in the suburb of Devonport on...
photo of Ocean Waves Pacific Coast New Zealand Ocean Waves Pacific Coast New Zealand
The constant pummeling of the Pacific Ocean waves along the Catlins Coast in the South Island of New Zealand results in some large waves.
Large waves along the rugged coastline of Curio Bay at the Fossil Forest along the Southern Scenic...
photo of Catlins Beach Sea Shell NZ Catlins Beach Sea Shell NZ
A beautiful paua shell washed onto the beach at Waipapa Point in the Catlins by the sea on the South Island of New Zealand.
Paua Shell on the beach at Waipapa Point in the Catlins along the Catlin's Highway, Southern Scenic...
photo of Kaikoura Coast Aerial Picture New Zealand Kaikoura Coast Aerial Picture New Zealand
The brilliant blue waters of the Pacific and the rugged coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula are dramatic contrast from an aerial perspective.
A different view of the scenic Kaikoura Coast is possible by taking a flightseeing tour with Wings...
photo of Northland Vacation Maitai Bay New Zealand Northland Vacation Maitai Bay New Zealand
A popular summertime vacation destination for Kiwi's is Maitai Bay in the Northland region of New Zealand.
Northland is often dubbed the Winterless North by the locals and it's just that fact that makes...
photo of Australasian Gannet Juvenile Cape Kidnappers NZ Australasian Gannet Juvenile Cape Kidnappers NZ
One of only three mainland Australasian Gannet colonies in New Zealand is found at Cape Kidnappers in the Hawkes Bay.
An adult bird grooms a juvenile Australasian Gannet chick to rid it of the fluffy white...
photo of South Bay Sunset Kaikoura Coast New Zealand South Bay Sunset Kaikoura Coast New Zealand
Even on a cloudy evening the sunset illuminates the sky and landscape of South Bay situated along the Kaikoura Coast on the South Island of New Zealand.
Overlooked by the Kaikoura Mountain Range, South Bay sparks to life under a partly cloudy sky...
photo of Mistaya River Banff National Park Alberta Canada Mistaya River Banff National Park Alberta Canada
Under the watchful eye of the Rockies, Mistaya River rushes deeper into the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.
A fast flowing river which escapes from its source - Peyto Lake and wends its way to the Mistaya...
photo of Punga Cove Resort Recreation Marlborough Sounds NZ Punga Cove Resort Recreation Marlborough Sounds NZ
A perfectly clear pool awaits guests to the Punga Cove Resort situated in the pristine Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand.
Surrounded by lush native bush full of iconic tree ferns and overlooking the waters of Queen...
photo of Footprints In The Snow James Dalton Alaska Footprints In The Snow James Dalton Alaska
A wintery scene of snow encased trees and a trail of footprints leading through them along the James Dalton Highway in Alaska.
The landscape surrounding the James Dalton Highway is a real winter wonderland after fresh snow...
photo of Sweet Briar And Lake Wanaka Central Otago NZ Sweet Briar And Lake Wanaka Central Otago NZ
Backdropped by the deep blue waters of Lake Wanaka, sweet briar roses grow profusely during the summer in Central Otago, New Zealand.
A delicate aroma emanates from this soft pink, cup-shaped flower which grows wild along the Haast...
photo of Northern Lights Moon Dempster Highway Yukon Northern Lights Moon Dempster Highway Yukon
A full sky of dancing veils of light known as the Northern Lights looked on by the bright glowing moon along the Dempster Highway in the Yukon Territory.
A light phenomenon called the northern lights (also known as the aurora borealis) are caused by the...
photo of Killer Whale Johnstone Strait British Columbia Canada Killer Whale Johnstone Strait British Columbia Canada
A lone male killer whale plies the waters of Johnstone Strait on a summer afternoon backdropped by the British Columbia coast mountains of Canada.
Surrounded by mountains, forest and water - Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia is a...
photo of La Push Washington Olympic Peninsula USA La Push Washington Olympic Peninsula USA
The beaches of the west coast on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State in the USA such as La Push are stunning places to watch the sunset.
Under the care of the Quileute Tribe who have called the La Push and Olympic Peninsula area home...
photo of Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs Utah USA Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs Utah USA
An ancient method of advertising or communicating is seen in the form of petroglyths at the Newspaper Rock Recreation Site in Utah, USA.
A panel of rock featuring maybe 2000 years worth of etchings or petroglyphs, Newspaper Rock...
photo of Santorini Church Imerovigli Greek Islands Santorini Church Imerovigli Greek Islands
An icon of Santorini and the Greek Islands, the famous blue domed church in the village of Imerovigli is built in the cycladic architectural style.
Paradise is found in the Greek Islands - in particular on the island of Santorini in the village of...
photo of Kayak Adventure Guide Abel Tasman National Park Kayak Adventure Guide Abel Tasman National Park
To learn the extensive history of Abel Tasman National Park, as well as to enjoy a safe kayaking adventure, it is a good idea to go with a guide.
The pristine coast of the Abel Tasman National Park is a great place for beginners to learn...
photo of TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Queenstown New Zealand TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Queenstown New Zealand
An excursion aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu departs from the town of Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand.
With the Remarkables looking on, the TSS Earnslaw plies the cool waters of Lake Wakatipu between...
photo of Pacific Coast South Bay Kaikoura New Zealand Pacific Coast South Bay Kaikoura New Zealand
The Kaikoura Mountain Range sits above the mist as the sunset illuminates the Pacific Coast of South Bay on the South Island of New Zealand.
Dominating and looking over the Pacific coast of South Bay, the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain range...
photo of Te Pukatea Bay Abel Tasman National Park Te Pukatea Bay Abel Tasman National Park
The tropical looking shores of Te Pukatea Bay are accessed by kayaking the waters of the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
Although the pristine sandy shores of Te Pukatea Bay are accessible by hiking the Abel Tasman Coast...
photo of Port Credit Mississauga Ontario Canada Port Credit Mississauga Ontario Canada
A stone's throw from downtown Toronto, Port Credit is situated in Mississauga on the shores of Lake Ontario, Canada.
Situated at the mouth of the Credit River, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, Port Credit is...


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