Cime de l'Est
A Glimpse of the Absolute
vaud alps | Portes du soleil
©2020
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The lightning verticality of the Cime de l'Est, culminating at 3178 metres above Champéry in the Val d'Illiez. It is one of the seven summits peaks over 3,000 metres high that make up the Dents du Midi massif. This jewel of the Valais Alps has become the emblem of the Portes du Soleil ski area. These mountains fascinate me. They're part and parcel of the Swiss landscape, and I can't escape them. They permeate my art as they haunt my thoughts.
I took this photograph from the heights of Evonniaz, in the Rhône valley. From Montreux, the Dents du Midi mountains appear to be in a straight line, whereas here they form a circular arc. A rocky enclosure dominating the horizon. Behind the Cime de l'Est stands the Haute Cime. At 3257 metres, it is the highest summit in the massif. It's winter. After battling through the storm, summits wakes up, stronger than ever. The Dents, still smoking, emerge from the mist, devouring the sky with ardor. The first rays of sunlight illuminate their freshly snow-covered faces. An ephemeral sweetness of life in the heart of a relentless, untamed nature.
In this vertiginous portrait of the Cime de l'Est, I wanted to highlight the absolute verticality of its eastern face, a veritable precipice 750 meters high. Its sheer size gives it an air of the Matterhorn, king of the Swiss Alps. Our eyes waver in the face of such immensity. If man were to appear in the photograph as a landmark in the middle of the picture, he would be no more than a speck lost amid the rocks, so monumental is the wall. This epic journey into the mountain is carried by the power of the lines and the elegance of the lighting. This is how, through my art, I succeed in revealing the deep, unchanging soul of a mountain that never ceases to intoxicate me.
I took this photograph from the heights of Evonniaz, in the Rhône valley. From Montreux, the Dents du Midi mountains appear to be in a straight line, whereas here they form a circular arc. A rocky enclosure dominating the horizon. Behind the Cime de l'Est stands the Haute Cime. At 3257 metres, it is the highest summit in the massif. It's winter. After battling through the storm, summits wakes up, stronger than ever. The Dents, still smoking, emerge from the mist, devouring the sky with ardor. The first rays of sunlight illuminate their freshly snow-covered faces. An ephemeral sweetness of life in the heart of a relentless, untamed nature.
In this vertiginous portrait of the Cime de l'Est, I wanted to highlight the absolute verticality of its eastern face, a veritable precipice 750 meters high. Its sheer size gives it an air of the Matterhorn, king of the Swiss Alps. Our eyes waver in the face of such immensity. If man were to appear in the photograph as a landmark in the middle of the picture, he would be no more than a speck lost amid the rocks, so monumental is the wall. This epic journey into the mountain is carried by the power of the lines and the elegance of the lighting. This is how, through my art, I succeed in revealing the deep, unchanging soul of a mountain that never ceases to intoxicate me.
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Cime de l'Est
A Glimpse of the Absolute
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We were bowled over!
My wife and I are amazed at the quality of print and the rendering of this magnificent photo. We had waited many years to put a picture on this blank wall because we had never "flashed" on a piece of art. Now we've found it, and it fits in perfectly at the entrance to our apartment. What's more, it depicts 3 summits that are particularly close to our hearts: the Weisshorn, Dent Blanche and the Matterhorn - quite a symbol...
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A magical vista for mountain lovers
Passionate about the mountains, in love with black-and-white photography, the images created by Thomas Crauwels can only seduce us. The purity of the lines, the simply unique viewpoints, the photographic work carried out by Thomas and the exceptional quality of prints make them works of art. From initial contact at the mountain show to home delivery, Thomas offers a highly professional service. We enjoy this magical view every day!
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As former inhabitants of Zermatt, it's hard to forget the Matterhorn, even in a new environment of mountains and nature.we discovered this large photo of the Matterhorn in a gallery, so strong and intense, it was impossible to forget it........ It became obvious that it should adorn our new apartment as a centerpiece.What's more, we had a very sympathetic contact with the artist, who came himself to deliver his work.It's very appreciable and adds a dimension to the object, to know its creator, his passion, the conditions under which it was taken.The texture of the photo resembles a painting, the lights play on it, Next the hours. It seems alive. A real daily pleasure!
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