Grandes Jorasses
Powerful and captivating
Chamonix
©2017
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Grandes Jorasses rises in the heart of France's Mont-Blanc massif. Famous summit at over 4,000 metres, it challenges the greatest mountaineers to climb its north face. Along with the Matterhorn and the Eiger, it is one of the most legendary north faces in the Alps. Their conquest occupies a special place in the fascinating history of mountaineering.
I shot this stunning portrait of Grandes Jorasses in spring, when summit was just recovering from the onslaught of a snowstorm. Successfully immortalizing the power of the mountain depends on many uncontrollable parameters, the mystery of which I am still trying to unravel. My only secret is perseverance: going back to summit, waiting, trying, failing and finally, maybe one day, succeeding. It took me a long time to capture the beauty of this fragile moment. And, on that day, I was lucky. Shaken by the winds, the Grandes Jorasses boldly emerge from a sea of clouds. The wind blew the fog away, while smoking summit. The snow freshly deposited on the mountain brings a special texture to the rock. A fascinating silvery sheen that lasts only an instant, when the sun first illuminates this frosty finery. The photograph's striking contrasts reveal the unique personality of this legendary mountain. A portrait of a wild and authentic mountain, witness to another world. This jewel of the Alps never ceases to move and amaze me.
I shot this stunning portrait of Grandes Jorasses in spring, when summit was just recovering from the onslaught of a snowstorm. Successfully immortalizing the power of the mountain depends on many uncontrollable parameters, the mystery of which I am still trying to unravel. My only secret is perseverance: going back to summit, waiting, trying, failing and finally, maybe one day, succeeding. It took me a long time to capture the beauty of this fragile moment. And, on that day, I was lucky. Shaken by the winds, the Grandes Jorasses boldly emerge from a sea of clouds. The wind blew the fog away, while smoking summit. The snow freshly deposited on the mountain brings a special texture to the rock. A fascinating silvery sheen that lasts only an instant, when the sun first illuminates this frosty finery. The photograph's striking contrasts reveal the unique personality of this legendary mountain. A portrait of a wild and authentic mountain, witness to another world. This jewel of the Alps never ceases to move and amaze me.
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Grandes Jorasses
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©2017
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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...
We'd like to thank you again for your impeccable service (rapid response to enquiries, hyper-realistic projection of the work on the photos of the wall beforehand). In short, we have nothing to complain about and look forward to seeing you at an opening.
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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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We enjoy it every day!
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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