Standing 4,064 metres above sea level, theObergabelhorn is revealed here in all its majesty. Its mythical ridge, theArbengrat, cuts through space like a perfect blade. On the other side, invisible from this vantage point, lies the North Face, dreaded for its icy slopes. But today, it's the elegance of the rocky ridge that catches the eye, carried by the light and the sea of clouds that envelops its flanks.

This emblematic summit of the Valais Alps has dominated the val d’Anniviers and watched over its valleys for thousands of years. The atmosphere that day had something unreal about it: the storm had just passed, leaving in its wake clear air and fresh snow that underlined every feature of the rock. The contrasts of black and white emphasize the finesse of the lines and the sensuality of the textures, like a living portrait of the mountain.

Taking this photograph was an intense experience. Carried along by an inner force, I knew that the moment was unique. Every step towards the vantage point was a promise, every moment a silent dialogue with the mountain. And when the summit appeared, I knew that all my efforts had been rewarded.

That day, theObergabelhorn embodied absolute purity. A summit where strength and grace unite, where verticality commands respect, and where the slightest play of light and shadow transforms rock into ephemeral sculpture. This portrait is a tribute to its timeless beauty, and to the fragility of the moments when it reveals itself.