Finsteraarhorn: Serenity of the ridge, mystery of the shadow
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A moment suspended above the mist. In the foreground of the photograph, the Finsterhaarhorn, the highest mountain in bernese alps, rises to 4274 metres. On the horizon, like two islands in the middle of the ocean, the Schreckhorn and Lauteraarhorn emerge from the clouds. The crossing of these two summits is considered to be the most difficult normal route in the Alps. Between light and shade, the south ridge of the Finsterhaarhorn invites us to serenity. A vertiginous summit whose infinite beauty opens the way to a world where nature reigns supreme.I took this black and white photograph of the Finsterhaarhorn at sunrise. The mountain has just weathered the fury of a winter storm. Completely snow-covered, its east face sparkles in the sunlight, while its west face, still in shadow, reflects the light. Soft, silvery tones endow the portrait with extraordinary depth and power.
Each of the storms that hit the high mountains has a different effect on the landscape. In this work, the Schreckhorn and Lauteraarhorn are not covered in snow, even though they are only 5 km from the Finsterhaarhorn. That's why I try to understand the movements of the weather so that I'm in the right place when the magic happens. When the mountain reveals itself at its most beautiful. Pure and majestic, a white sovereign towering above the mist. On the day I painted this portrait, things happened by chance. But can we really speak of chance when photography is the fruit of years of work? Isn't the most important thing to try and never get discouraged, to believe in your lucky star and keep climbing summits as soon as a storm is forecast? Because if you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed. And the day the mountain finally opens up to you, you'll understand why you've come all this way. Witnessing these unique moments becomes your reason for living, and being able to share them through photography makes you deeply happy.
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frame
Contemporary
frame
Passe-Partout ?
Without
Passe-Partout
Size (+2'500 CHF)
100 x 150 cm limited à 5 prints +2'500 CHF
Size
100 x 150 cm limited à 5 prints +2'500 CHF
Value of your work
CHF 4,500
- Shipped in 5 - 15 days?
- Fast and secure global delivery
- Try the work for free at home for 14 days
Other desires? Contact us
Description
A moment suspended above the mist. In the foreground of the photograph, the Finsterhaarhorn, the highest mountain in bernese alps, rises to 4274 metres. On the horizon, like two islands in the middle of the ocean, the Schreckhorn and Lauteraarhorn emerge from the clouds. The crossing of these two summits is considered to be the most difficult normal route in the Alps. Between light and shade, the south ridge of the Finsterhaarhorn invites us to serenity. A vertiginous summit whose infinite beauty opens the way to a world where nature reigns supreme.
I took this black and white photograph of the Finsterhaarhorn at sunrise. The mountain has just weathered the fury of a winter storm. Completely snow-covered, its east face sparkles in the sunlight, while its west face, still in shadow, reflects the light. Soft, silvery tones endow the portrait with extraordinary depth and power.
Each of the storms that hit the high mountains has a different effect on the landscape. In this work, the Schreckhorn and Lauteraarhorn are not covered in snow, even though they are only 5 km from the Finsterhaarhorn. That's why I try to understand the movements of the weather so that I'm in the right place when the magic happens. When the mountain reveals itself at its most beautiful. Pure and majestic, a white sovereign towering above the mist. On the day I painted this portrait, things happened by chance. But can we really speak of chance when photography is the fruit of years of work? Isn't the most important thing to try and never get discouraged, to believe in your lucky star and keep climbing summits as soon as a storm is forecast? Because if you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed. And the day the mountain finally opens up to you, you'll understand why you've come all this way. Witnessing these unique moments becomes your reason for living, and being able to share them through photography makes you deeply happy.
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