In the heart of the Bernese Alps, Thomas Crauwels confronts the Eiger, a formidable giant of stone and ice, notoriously nicknamed the "ogre" for its treacherous North Face, which has claimed many lives in attempts to conquer it. To Thomas, the Eiger is more than just a peak; it's a symbol of ultimate challenges and a guardian of Alpine history, marked by feats and tragedies. The Mittellegi ridge, visible from Grindelwald as a shark's fin, represents to him a path of light and shadows, promising an authentic Alpine adventure.
Each photograph taken by Thomas Crauwels in this wild setting is a quest for pure emotion, a tribute to the majesty of the Eiger. His work transcends the simple image; it tells the story of the climbers attracted by this mountain, between fascination and respect. Through his work, the Eiger reveals all its majesty, from its base enveloped in a sea of clouds to its North Face and summit, touching the sky. For Thomas Crauwels, photographing the Eiger means capturing the ephemeral, bearing witness to the immortality of a moment when mountain, man and myth meet.
