Matterhorn
The Alps Obelisk
Zermatt Valley
©2020
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This vertical helicopter shot highlights the Matterhorn's mythical north face. The Matterhorn is one of the most famous peaks in the Valais Alps summits . With this work, I wanted to show the power and grandeur of the Matterhorn's north face, the most emblematic of the Swiss Alps.
The painting focuses on the Hörnli ridge, the normal route to its summit. In 1865, during the first ascent of the mountain by Edward Whymper and his companions, a terrible accident occurred on the way down. Part of the party fell onto the glacier at the bottom of the north face. The verticality of this shot conveys the impressive height of the site and the horror felt by the climbers who died that day.
The steepness of the slope is accentuated by the angle of view and the vertical shot. In my work, I always try search to convey the grandiose, disproportionate nature of the high mountains. The points of view chosen, the light and the quality of the snow are all means that enable me to glorify the beauty of the high summits.
I took this portrait of the Matterhorn in early summer 2020, when it had suddenly snowed heavily. I was very lucky, as it's rare that all the conditions I search meet at this time of year. In summer, the sun rises very quickly and, within minutes, the warmth of its rays chases away the freshly deposited snow to reveal the rocks. Capturing the ephemeral brilliance and purity of the snow is all the more difficult. Here, the light is intense and deep, giving the image even greater power. The Matterhorn, summit celestial par excellence, seems to pierce the clouds like an obelisk reaching for the sky.
The painting focuses on the Hörnli ridge, the normal route to its summit. In 1865, during the first ascent of the mountain by Edward Whymper and his companions, a terrible accident occurred on the way down. Part of the party fell onto the glacier at the bottom of the north face. The verticality of this shot conveys the impressive height of the site and the horror felt by the climbers who died that day.
The steepness of the slope is accentuated by the angle of view and the vertical shot. In my work, I always try search to convey the grandiose, disproportionate nature of the high mountains. The points of view chosen, the light and the quality of the snow are all means that enable me to glorify the beauty of the high summits.
I took this portrait of the Matterhorn in early summer 2020, when it had suddenly snowed heavily. I was very lucky, as it's rare that all the conditions I search meet at this time of year. In summer, the sun rises very quickly and, within minutes, the warmth of its rays chases away the freshly deposited snow to reveal the rocks. Capturing the ephemeral brilliance and purity of the snow is all the more difficult. Here, the light is intense and deep, giving the image even greater power. The Matterhorn, summit celestial par excellence, seems to pierce the clouds like an obelisk reaching for the sky.
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Matterhorn
The Alps Obelisk
Zermatt Valley
©2020
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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!
By
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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Gabrielle & Gilles
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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