Klaus-Dieter Rühs: Eberswalder photographer reveals forgotten moments!

Klaus-Dieter Rühs: Eberswalder photographer reveals forgotten moments!

Eberswalde, Deutschland - Klaus-Dieter Rühs, a passionate photographer from Eberswalde, has created a work with his new book "Moments-My Life in Pictures" that is much more than a classic biography. With over 250 pages full of black and white images and self-made texts, the book offers a unique view of everyday life and historical moments that Rühs has captured since the 1970s. Particularly noteworthy is the visit of Willy Brandt in 1990 in Eberswalde, which Rühs documented as a striking historical moment. According to MOZ.de, the book was enriched by its extensive private archive, which contains numerous multifaceted time documents.

rühs' passion for photography was awakened by his father at a young age, who was also a hobby photographer. His introduction to photography began with a boxing camera in Rollfilm format 6 × 6 of the Certina brand. After completing training as a skilled worker for reproduction technology, Rühs began in a print house in 1970 and became a photo reporter at the Märkische Oderzeitung in 1976. There he documented formative events in German history, such as the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Eberswalde in 1994, which marked his career.

a captivating time document

The book is not only a personal time document, but also a reflection of social changes in the GDR and in the United Germany. Rühs was also actively involved in the first demonstrations against the GDR leadership. His photographs draw a picture of the social and political upheavals that he witnessed. His specific approach to photography is also evident in the context of the many articles about photography in the GDR, which were published, among other things, in the photo history magazine. These illuminate how photography was used as a medium to capture changes and social currents, which Rühs continues in an impressive way through his independent work.

After his time at the Märkische Oderzeitung, where he worked until 1996, Rühs turned to the media design area and has been working freelance since then. He preserves many private aspects that shape his career and experience. If you are interested in the book, you can order it directly by email from the author at Ruehs-fotodesign@web.de In addition, current contact details for Klaus Rühs are also available via the phone book that offers a comprehensive search for people.

a look into the past

Overall, "Moments - My Life in Pictures" not only presents the personal journey of Rühs', but also focuses on the presentation of the history of Eberswald and the GDR. With a lot of commitment and appealing, nostalgic pictures, he rolls up the past and gives a deep insight into his life. Further information about Rühs and his works can be called up via various social networks and websites, whereby the photos not only tell stories, but also reflect the emotions and moods of the respective time.

For those who want to learn more about the development of photography in the GDR, a look at the exciting articles that have been published in specialist journals and illuminate the various facets of photography in this historical context.