The Dent d'Hérens
The Awakening
©2020
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One spring morning, fresh from the storm, the Dent d'Hérens reveals itself, more powerful than ever. The mountain culminates at 4173 metres in the Valais Alps, not far from the Matterhorn. Its southern face can be seen from Cervinia in Italy. But the best place to admire the Dent d'Hérens is deep in the Val d'Hérens, on the border with the Zermatt valley. It was from here that I took this black and white photograph. From the top of Tête Blanche, the mountain emerges, imposing and unchanging. La Tête Blanche, at 3710 metres above sea level, is the last summit climb on the journey from Chamonix to Zermatt. It offers one of the finest views in the Alps. It's a very long climb. When you finally reach its summit, the magic of the spectacle is absolute. A few moments of eternity suspended at nature's will. Because often the wind picks up, the snow starts to fall, and you have to climb back down.
To be there at the right moment to immortalize the splendor of a high mountain freshly redesigned by the storm is therefore quite a challenge. And I accept it without hesitation. I'm thrilled by the hope of being able to admire this celestial kingdom once again. And I'm driven by a compelling need to convey its beauty to you. To bear witness through my art to the power of the mountain and its fragility. To perpetuate the heritage of a nature in full metamorphosis. Every year, I'm afraid I'll never see again the hanging glaciers that make me so dreamy. So, as long as they exist, I photograph them, tirelessly.
That day, the Dent d'Hérens was bursting into sunlight after several days of violent storms. Winds had swept up the sides of its northeast face, and fresh snow had plastered its walls all night long. Tearing through the fog, she can finally rub shoulders with the sky. I love the dimension that the Ferpècle glacier brings to the photograph. Sparkling in the foreground, it invites our gaze to travel to summit, through seracs, snow and rocks. In perpetual motion, Dent d'Hérens reveals the depths of its soul, between light and shadow.
To be there at the right moment to immortalize the splendor of a high mountain freshly redesigned by the storm is therefore quite a challenge. And I accept it without hesitation. I'm thrilled by the hope of being able to admire this celestial kingdom once again. And I'm driven by a compelling need to convey its beauty to you. To bear witness through my art to the power of the mountain and its fragility. To perpetuate the heritage of a nature in full metamorphosis. Every year, I'm afraid I'll never see again the hanging glaciers that make me so dreamy. So, as long as they exist, I photograph them, tirelessly.
That day, the Dent d'Hérens was bursting into sunlight after several days of violent storms. Winds had swept up the sides of its northeast face, and fresh snow had plastered its walls all night long. Tearing through the fog, she can finally rub shoulders with the sky. I love the dimension that the Ferpècle glacier brings to the photograph. Sparkling in the foreground, it invites our gaze to travel to summit, through seracs, snow and rocks. In perpetual motion, Dent d'Hérens reveals the depths of its soul, between light and shadow.
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The Dent d'Hérens
The Awakening
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©2020
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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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Corinne & Werner
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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