Strahlhorn
Tempestuous ascent
Saas Fee | Zermatt
©2017
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Magnificent black and white photograph of the Strahlhorn, which rises to 4190 meters between the valleys of Zermatt and Saas Fee, in the Valais Alps. It can be climbed by the normal route from the Britannia hut. In the right conditions, the Strahlhorn is considered one of the easiest 4000+ m peaks in the Alps summits . But beware: the mountain conceals many dangers. At the heart of its hanging glacier lie major crevasses that could well send you tumbling.
I shot this portrait of the Strahlhorn in 2017, when a violent storm hit the region. Between 40 and 60 cm of snow covered the mountain that night. I was in my tent, hoping that the landscape would be reborn in the morning. At daybreak, the sky parted to make way for the mountains. But the clouds were still present. A soft, yet powerful light illuminates the Strahlhorn. It highlights the beauty of its contours and its imposing stature. Suddenly, out of nowhere, I catch sight of some brave climbers determined to brave the still heavy skies. The deep track they are digging in the immaculate snow gives us a glimpse of the path that will lead them to summit. Next their progress with my eyes, I wait until the position of the roped parties is in harmony with the mountain before taking my photograph. And the scene is immortalized!
This view of the Strahlhorn will appeal to all climbers who have had the good fortune to set foot on summit. Can you make out the first team? They're about to reach the end of their journey. Reaching the cross perched at the top of the mountain, climbers can admire the splendor of the white-clad rock giant. A precious reward after battling the winds and overcoming the thick layer of snow that stood in their way. That morning, they and I experienced an awe-inspiring yet fleeting moment. For nature only reveals its purity for the duration of a breath. I'm happy to share this unique moment with you through this photograph.
I shot this portrait of the Strahlhorn in 2017, when a violent storm hit the region. Between 40 and 60 cm of snow covered the mountain that night. I was in my tent, hoping that the landscape would be reborn in the morning. At daybreak, the sky parted to make way for the mountains. But the clouds were still present. A soft, yet powerful light illuminates the Strahlhorn. It highlights the beauty of its contours and its imposing stature. Suddenly, out of nowhere, I catch sight of some brave climbers determined to brave the still heavy skies. The deep track they are digging in the immaculate snow gives us a glimpse of the path that will lead them to summit. Next their progress with my eyes, I wait until the position of the roped parties is in harmony with the mountain before taking my photograph. And the scene is immortalized!
This view of the Strahlhorn will appeal to all climbers who have had the good fortune to set foot on summit. Can you make out the first team? They're about to reach the end of their journey. Reaching the cross perched at the top of the mountain, climbers can admire the splendor of the white-clad rock giant. A precious reward after battling the winds and overcoming the thick layer of snow that stood in their way. That morning, they and I experienced an awe-inspiring yet fleeting moment. For nature only reveals its purity for the duration of a breath. I'm happy to share this unique moment with you through this photograph.
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Strahlhorn
Tempestuous ascent
Saas Fee | Zermatt
©2017
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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!
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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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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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