The 17th century had a more mixed relationship with the mountains than the 16th century, and sometimes a more negative one. This was partly due to the slight cooling of the climate at the time. Glaciers were on the rise, sometimes sweeping away churches and fields in their path, causing great damage, but also making it easier to ... Read more
Thomas Crauwels
Although mountains occupy a central place in many civilizations and mythologies - being the refuge of the gods, for example - it's only in recent times that man has taken an interest in them. Petrarch's ascent of Mont Ventoux on April 26, 1335 was one of the very first of its kind. It is often regarded as the first ... Read more
The life of John Ruskin (1819-1900), British writer, poet, art critic and painter, is closely linked to the Alps. A great traveler who visited the continent many times, and more particularly Switzerland and Italy, he saw the Alps for the first time from Schaffhausen, during his first trip to Switzerland in ... Read more
The history between photography and the mountains goes back almost to the invention of the first: In 1844 already, the French government entrusts two scientists, Bravais and Martens, to investigate the possibility of photographing in a hostile environment, and chooses to send them to Chamonix. And the first photographs of the Alps are daguerreotypes, and therefore copies ... Read more
It's no secret that nature, and more precisely the mountains, have this relaxing side that we always appreciate to find at home when we have a 100 hour city life. If we can easily create a green space with plants and decorative objects, keeping a small garden is a must .
You live in the city, but you like the peace and quiet of the mountains? Why not combine the two by displaying a mountain souvenir in your city apartment? Exit the pictures of buildings and other architectural wonders, the mountain will bring its benefits to the heart of the city. What benefits are we talking about? This is what we are talking about... Read more
You are fascinated by the mountains and you would like to have some beautiful pictures of them at home to enjoy them all year long? You can find in Switzerland beautiful pictures of the majestic summits of the Alps that will dress your home with taste. As a photographer in Switzerland specialized in mountain pictures, I travel all year long in the Alps in search of beautiful pictures... Read more
You have just acquired a magnificent chalet in the mountains or your wife has decided to redecorate the one you have owned for several years? It's time to please her by offering her a unique and personal gift. Here is an ideal gift idea that will sublimate the decoration of your chalet ... Read more
You are a mountain lover, you like to explore it during expeditions, and you always try to bring back beautiful pictures of your excursions. But you have difficulties to bring back pictures of your outings that are up to your expectations. It must be said that between the exposure, the framing, the moment captured, etc., taking a picture of the ... Read more
You are a mountain lover and you would like to know how to immortalize the most beautiful moments. But it is not so easy to highlight all the beauty of nature and especially of mountain landscapes and you are often disappointed when you look at your photos, because they do not reflect the beauty of your surroundings... Read more
You have carefully chosen each element that furnishes and decorates your chalet according to the atmosphere you wish to bring to it. You wish to complete your decoration with a beautiful frame photo, a unique work that will personalize your interior by communicating an emotion to your visitors. I put you all my expertise of photographer of ... Read more
Whether rustic and authentic or modern and refined, the mountain chalet always has that special atmosphere, both soothing and stimulating. Decorating your chalet allows you to create this special atmosphere. When you enter a chalet, you feel the urge to curl up after a day out in nature. However, in a cottage, as in a home, you will find that you can ... Read more