Mont-Blanc
The Hat
Chamonix
©2014
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A magical journey to the summit of Europe. This enchanting portrait of Mont Blanc transports us beyond time. In 2014, I met this mythical mountain for the first time. A giant of Chamonix , whose flamboyant fame has aroused the fervor of the entire world.
On this very special day, I set off to discover the Alps and its most grandiose landscapes. In the twilight of a gray day, shrouded in mist and doubt, I decided to bivouac. I had just set up camp when, all of a sudden, the clouds in front of me began to break. The sea of mist that had invaded the sky slowly lowered, revealing the Queen Mountain. Mont Blanc in majesty and, to its left, its servant, the magnificent Mont Maudit. As night fell, I put off preparing my meal to grab my camera. I set it up to best capture the fleeting glimmer of a sleeping sun. Last echoes of the day on the high glaciers of the lord of the Alps. A 30-second exposure allows the photograph to smooth out the movements of a still turbulent mist.
How fortunate I was to be able to contemplate the dazzling work of a daring natural world. What a thrill to see this otherworldly lenticular cloud appear above Mont Blanc! A sublime aureole caressing the summit of a legendary mountain. It was as if the sky was paying homage to the grandeur of the Alps and their mad beauty.
Among the photographs I took that evening, I offer you this work. For the balance of its forms and the harmony of its clouds. For its astonishing depth and the purity of its soul. For the splendor of its seracs and eternal snows. As I rested on its flanks, sheltered from the violent winds, the mountain revealed its infinite beauty. I was pursuing the wonderful dream of one day reaching the summit of Mont Blanc. And with a burning desire, I created this work. Two years later, in 2016, I finally climbed the famous Mont Blanc. Vibrating at summit with so many emotions. I was standing at the highest point of the Alps, as if on the edge of heaven, yet so close to the surrounding mountains. An unforgettable and moving encounter with the King of the Alps.
On this very special day, I set off to discover the Alps and its most grandiose landscapes. In the twilight of a gray day, shrouded in mist and doubt, I decided to bivouac. I had just set up camp when, all of a sudden, the clouds in front of me began to break. The sea of mist that had invaded the sky slowly lowered, revealing the Queen Mountain. Mont Blanc in majesty and, to its left, its servant, the magnificent Mont Maudit. As night fell, I put off preparing my meal to grab my camera. I set it up to best capture the fleeting glimmer of a sleeping sun. Last echoes of the day on the high glaciers of the lord of the Alps. A 30-second exposure allows the photograph to smooth out the movements of a still turbulent mist.
How fortunate I was to be able to contemplate the dazzling work of a daring natural world. What a thrill to see this otherworldly lenticular cloud appear above Mont Blanc! A sublime aureole caressing the summit of a legendary mountain. It was as if the sky was paying homage to the grandeur of the Alps and their mad beauty.
Among the photographs I took that evening, I offer you this work. For the balance of its forms and the harmony of its clouds. For its astonishing depth and the purity of its soul. For the splendor of its seracs and eternal snows. As I rested on its flanks, sheltered from the violent winds, the mountain revealed its infinite beauty. I was pursuing the wonderful dream of one day reaching the summit of Mont Blanc. And with a burning desire, I created this work. Two years later, in 2016, I finally climbed the famous Mont Blanc. Vibrating at summit with so many emotions. I was standing at the highest point of the Alps, as if on the edge of heaven, yet so close to the surrounding mountains. An unforgettable and moving encounter with the King of the Alps.
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Mont-Blanc
The Hat
Chamonix
©2014
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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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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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