Green Needle
Mystic frontier
Chamonix
©2019
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A celestial apparition in the heart of the French Alps, the Aiguille Verte rises majestically from the Mont-Blanc massif. To its right, the Arête Sans Nom leads to summit des Drus. Ever since I first laid eyes on it, the Aiguille Verte has irresistibly attracted me. This gigantic pyramid seems so isolated. There is no easy way to reach it summit. And I long to set foot on its sumptuous summit one day.
I took this portrait of the mountain at the first snowfall of winter 2019. For several days already, a furious storm had gripped the Mont-Blanc massif. No matter how closely I watched the weather, there was no sign that the worst was over. So, despite the chaos caused by the winds, I decided to take a chance and go to summits. Knowing from experience that even in the dead of night, there's always hope. And when I arrived in front of the Aiguille Verte, like a gift from nature, I suddenly saw it emerge from the clouds, completely frosted.
On this tormented winter's afternoon, the elements came together to offer me the most grandiose of spectacles. The mighty rock, the immaculate snow, the clouds soaring at summit , the reckless winds and the sparkling light. The Aiguille Verte is adorned for a few moments with incredible textures, before the sun transforms the landscape once again. I love these rare moments of supreme beauty. But isn't the intensity of these encounters precisely linked to their evanescence? And what a privilege it is to be able to bear witness to them!
I took this portrait of the mountain at the first snowfall of winter 2019. For several days already, a furious storm had gripped the Mont-Blanc massif. No matter how closely I watched the weather, there was no sign that the worst was over. So, despite the chaos caused by the winds, I decided to take a chance and go to summits. Knowing from experience that even in the dead of night, there's always hope. And when I arrived in front of the Aiguille Verte, like a gift from nature, I suddenly saw it emerge from the clouds, completely frosted.
On this tormented winter's afternoon, the elements came together to offer me the most grandiose of spectacles. The mighty rock, the immaculate snow, the clouds soaring at summit , the reckless winds and the sparkling light. The Aiguille Verte is adorned for a few moments with incredible textures, before the sun transforms the landscape once again. I love these rare moments of supreme beauty. But isn't the intensity of these encounters precisely linked to their evanescence? And what a privilege it is to be able to bear witness to them!
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Green Needle
Mystic frontier
Chamonix
©2019
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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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