Aletschhorn
Guardian of the Eternal Glaciers
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The Aletschhorn, lord of the Valais Alps, watches over the Aletsch glaciers and their eternal snows. I created this panoramic photograph as a portrait of a gigantic yet little-known mountain. Dominating the right bank of the Rhone valley, the Aletschhorn offers summit a breathtaking view of the giants of the Swiss Valais. All the beauty of the Alps can be seen on the horizon: the Monte Rosa and Mischabels massifs, the Matterhorn, the Weisshorn and Dent Blanche, not forgetting of course the lower peaks of the Val d'Hérens. From shadow to light and from black to white, nature reveals its ultimate masterpiece.
Under the first light of day, the Aletschhorn is reborn after the storm. A bed of mist inspires it to reach for the sky. The mountain then guides us beyond the clouds into a realm where only purity shines. As a photographer devoted to the Alps and their dance, I was able to sublimate the scene that day.
What memories this work brings back! For me, the ascent of the Aletschhorn was an unforgettable expedition. From the Hollandia hut, I made my way up to the Sattelhorn before traversing the ridge that crosses the Kleines Aletschhorn. By the time I reached summit on the Aletschhorn, I was exhausted. The weight of the skis on my back had taken its toll. But my happiness was stronger than anything else. I'd made it, here I was, on this impenetrable peak in the heart of the Valais Alps. Before skiing back down to the Mittelaletschgletscher, I took one last look at this magnificent landscape and thanked the heavens for giving me the chance to experience such an adventure.
On the right-hand side of the picture, the Hollandia hut is an undetectable trace. A symbol of our insignificance in the face of the immensity of the Alps. In this mountain hut perched at an altitude of 3,245 metres, this large-format painting awaits you. If you take a closer look, you'll discover an inaccessible and prodigious mountain. The Aletschhorn in its snowy mantle, its sumptuous north face and the Grosser Aletschfirn flowing at its feet. From the hut, your only ambition is to reach summit of this grandiose summit . The Aletschhorn, the elusive colossus of the Valais Alps.
Under the first light of day, the Aletschhorn is reborn after the storm. A bed of mist inspires it to reach for the sky. The mountain then guides us beyond the clouds into a realm where only purity shines. As a photographer devoted to the Alps and their dance, I was able to sublimate the scene that day.
What memories this work brings back! For me, the ascent of the Aletschhorn was an unforgettable expedition. From the Hollandia hut, I made my way up to the Sattelhorn before traversing the ridge that crosses the Kleines Aletschhorn. By the time I reached summit on the Aletschhorn, I was exhausted. The weight of the skis on my back had taken its toll. But my happiness was stronger than anything else. I'd made it, here I was, on this impenetrable peak in the heart of the Valais Alps. Before skiing back down to the Mittelaletschgletscher, I took one last look at this magnificent landscape and thanked the heavens for giving me the chance to experience such an adventure.
On the right-hand side of the picture, the Hollandia hut is an undetectable trace. A symbol of our insignificance in the face of the immensity of the Alps. In this mountain hut perched at an altitude of 3,245 metres, this large-format painting awaits you. If you take a closer look, you'll discover an inaccessible and prodigious mountain. The Aletschhorn in its snowy mantle, its sumptuous north face and the Grosser Aletschfirn flowing at its feet. From the hut, your only ambition is to reach summit of this grandiose summit . The Aletschhorn, the elusive colossus of the Valais Alps.
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Aletschhorn
Guardian of the Eternal Glaciers
Alpine Legacy I | Swiss mountain panoramas
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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
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 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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