Portrait of Nordend, sentinel of the Monte Rosa massif. This 4608-meter-high summit reveals itself in a striking Light. A discreet neighbor of the Dufourspitze, it rises like a ghost ship on a sea of murky clouds. Light caresses its face. It reveals vertiginous slopes where ice clings in balance. The deep shadows that envelop its sides create that mystical atmosphere, that almost supernatural dimension that I'm so fond of in my work. They draw imaginary chasms where the mind loses itself.

I've been watching for that fleeting encounter between mountain and light. Those moments when Nordend emerges from its misty shroud, when its majestic silhouette finally stands out in the Alpine half-light. This black-and-white work of Nordend captures the very essence of the high mountains, the constant dialogue between rock, ice, light and darkness. In this play of contrasts, Nordend reveals its unique personality. Not the flashy brilliance of a summit that imposes itself, but the restrained presence of a giant that lets itself be discovered.

Its proximity to the Dufourspitze, Switzerland's highest summit , in no way detracts from its grandeur. On the contrary, it gives it that special aura, that mysterious elegance of supporting roles that sometimes eclipse the stars. The Nordend reminds us that beauty often lies in those hidden treasures that reveal themselves to patient eyes and contemplative souls.