Grand Combin
In the heart of Valais, Thomas Crauwels faces the Grand Combin, a sentinel of the Swiss Alps, soaring to 4,314 meters. To Thomas, this peak is more than just a mountain; it's a narrative of grandeur, a witness to the glacial forces that shape the Alpine landscape. Captivated by its majesty, Thomas views the Grand Combin as a symbol of the absolute, a challenge for both the climber and photographer in him.
For Thomas , the crests of Grand Combin, like the Meitin ridge or the spectacular Combin de Grafeneire, represent the boundaries between the real and the extraordinary. Here, he seeks purity of line and harmony between light and shadow, capturing the very essence of the mountain. Through his lens, Grand Combin reveals its wild beauty, its glaciers glistening in the sun or shrouded in mist.
Every image taken by Thomas is a tribute to this colossus, an invitation to observe and reflect on our place in this grandiose universe. Grand Combin is not just a summit ; it's a transcendent experience, a journey beyond the peaks.