Lyskamm
Hymn to Verticality
Zermatt Valley
©2020
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A monumental portrait of Lyskamm, which stands in the Zermatt valley on the Swiss-Italian border. The two summits of this Valais colossus rise to altitudes of 4527 and 4479 meters. I took this vertical black and white photograph in honor of one of the most beautiful mountains in the Alps. To highlight its magnificence and gigantic scale. 1300 metres separate the crests of Lyskamm from the glacier at its foot. In the background, the Ludwisghöhe can watch the breathtaking spectacle from the heights of Monte Rosa.
Steep-slope skiers make no mistake. They love the thrill of the Lyskamm slopes. But you have to have been born with skis on your feet to venture down these slopes. My dream lies elsewhere. To one day climb summit and immortalize it through my art. The mountains offer each of us the opportunity to fulfill our destiny and blossom. It's up to us to find our own path to happiness.
I love the north face of this mountain which, from the Mont-Rose hut, appears inaccessible and lined with hanging glaciers. This photograph from Lyskamm is a hymn to their eternal grandeur. A fragile witness to a world that is gradually disappearing, the Grenzgletscher is, for me, one of the most beautiful glaciers in the Alps.
I created this work at dawn, when a summer storm had just covered the mountain in a magnificent blanket of snow. The first rays of sunlight illuminate the stunningly beautiful summit. The shadow of Mount Rose casts itself across its face, feeding the picture with a fascinating play of light. The immaculate snow sublimates the features of Lyskamm. Enriching the portrait with new textures, new contrasts. Giving birth to invisible details. Like a rough diamond that reveals its beauty to those who know how to look at it.
Steep-slope skiers make no mistake. They love the thrill of the Lyskamm slopes. But you have to have been born with skis on your feet to venture down these slopes. My dream lies elsewhere. To one day climb summit and immortalize it through my art. The mountains offer each of us the opportunity to fulfill our destiny and blossom. It's up to us to find our own path to happiness.
I love the north face of this mountain which, from the Mont-Rose hut, appears inaccessible and lined with hanging glaciers. This photograph from Lyskamm is a hymn to their eternal grandeur. A fragile witness to a world that is gradually disappearing, the Grenzgletscher is, for me, one of the most beautiful glaciers in the Alps.
I created this work at dawn, when a summer storm had just covered the mountain in a magnificent blanket of snow. The first rays of sunlight illuminate the stunningly beautiful summit. The shadow of Mount Rose casts itself across its face, feeding the picture with a fascinating play of light. The immaculate snow sublimates the features of Lyskamm. Enriching the portrait with new textures, new contrasts. Giving birth to invisible details. Like a rough diamond that reveals its beauty to those who know how to look at it.
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Lyskamm
Hymn to Verticality
Zermatt Valley
©2020
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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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Corinne & Werner
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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Eve
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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