about the work

I shot this fascinating panorama of the Alps from summit du mont Blanc. Facing us are the Col de la Brenva, Mont Maudit and Mont Blanc du Tacul. On the left, below us, stands the famous Aiguille du Midi, which looks so small from this distance. In the background, the ridges of Les Drus and Aiguille Verte cut a swath through the horizon. Then our gaze wanders off to the mountains of the Valais and Bernese Alps. The Dents de Morcles, Grand Chavalard and Grand Muvran emerge mysteriously from the fog.

I took this black and white photograph in 2016, when I reached summit for the first time. After two unsuccessful attempts in the middle of a storm, I decided to take my chances by climbing the mountain in good weather. I set off from the Goûter hut at 1am, ahead of the other climbers, to be the first to reach summit. Enjoying this suspended moment alone, communing with nature and feeding off its splendor. Watching the sun rise from the highest point in the Alps. Another day when I felt stronger and more serene than ever to have been able to contemplate such a landscape. Forget the cold and fatigue of so many emotions. What an unforgettable experience to finally find myself at summit on the Mont Blanc I had photographed so many times! And what happiness to have all these magnificent mountains in front of me. I've climbed them, I've slept on their summits, and now, under my amazed gaze, they reveal themselves through the clouds, reminding me of my fondest memories.

With this black-and-white panorama, I wanted to highlight the immensity of the Alps. See how small the mountaineers look compared to the monumental reliefs that surround them! Between light and shadow, one shot follows another, giving the picture an enchanting depth. Photography takes us on a journey between earth and sky, to the heart of a world beyond our comprehension. It leads our gaze through all the facets of the Alps. From the realm of the high mountains, with their suspended glaciers and sharp ridges, we fly to summits of greenery, with its gentler, more welcoming curves.