Matterhorn and Obergabelhorn
Résonance des Cimes
About the work
After studying the cartography of the region for a long time, I had to face the facts: the angle of view I wanted to adopt didn't exist from the ground. So I took this photograph by helicopter. From this very spot, the difference in level between the two mountains is striking, whereas it is imperceptible from the valley. I waited for that special moment when the light illuminates the mountains freshly snowed in by the onslaught of a storm.
On that day, I was lucky enough to see a cloud pass in front of the sun just as I was immortalizing summits. The Matterhorn was in shadow, while its neighbor shone brightly. At the time, my disappointment was perceptible, as I had dreamed of a work in which both mountains would be in the light. But this diffuse shadow on the Matterhorn ultimately sublimates the beauty of the scene. It lends incredible depth to the painting and an exceptional quality of light to the snow-covered walls. Like our greatest moments of happiness, the moment was unique and will probably never be repeated. The ephemeral beauty of royal nature. Every year, I return to this place that has thrilled me so much to try and recapture this light, but each time it's different.
I love the play of light and shadow that brings this portrait to life, the purity of the snow on the walls and the authentic, powerful lines of the mountains. Their shape is similar. Like two brothers towering over val d’Anniviers, the Matterhorn andObergabelhorn display all their beauty. This is one of my favorite photographs. One of the only works on my wall. I discover new details in it every day, and its spellbinding power is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for me.
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