The Drus
Symbol of the Alps
©2018
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We are in the Mont Blanc massif in France, facing summit des Drus. This mythical mountain on Chamonix reaches an altitude of 3754 metres. At summit, a statue of the Virgin Mary watches over the surrounding area.
Climbing this face of the mountain is reserved for the most experienced climbers. It used to be home to the Bonatti pillar, which collapsed in 2005 in a terrible landslide. This fall added even more verticality to the wall, preventing the snow from settling easily on the rock.
I had to wait 8 years to be able to take this striking photograph of the grandeur of Les Drus. All the elements had to come together to create the atmosphere that would pay perfect tribute to the peak's presence. I waited day and night, until the moment when the magic happened. It was a winter's evening, after a storm. The summit was suddenly clear, freshly plastered in white. A small cloud masked the bottom of the mountain, detaching it from the landscape. Only this impressive monolith could be seen, piercing through the clouds to touch the sky.
This mountain inspires me enormously with its spear-like shape that pierces the sky and seems totally inaccessible. When you look up at the Drus from the valley, it looms like a granite obelisk, immovable and gigantic. The force emanating from it is exceptional. You can't help but feel how little you are in the face of the imposing, timeless character of this giant of rock.
Climbing this face of the mountain is reserved for the most experienced climbers. It used to be home to the Bonatti pillar, which collapsed in 2005 in a terrible landslide. This fall added even more verticality to the wall, preventing the snow from settling easily on the rock.
I had to wait 8 years to be able to take this striking photograph of the grandeur of Les Drus. All the elements had to come together to create the atmosphere that would pay perfect tribute to the peak's presence. I waited day and night, until the moment when the magic happened. It was a winter's evening, after a storm. The summit was suddenly clear, freshly plastered in white. A small cloud masked the bottom of the mountain, detaching it from the landscape. Only this impressive monolith could be seen, piercing through the clouds to touch the sky.
This mountain inspires me enormously with its spear-like shape that pierces the sky and seems totally inaccessible. When you look up at the Drus from the valley, it looms like a granite obelisk, immovable and gigantic. The force emanating from it is exceptional. You can't help but feel how little you are in the face of the imposing, timeless character of this giant of rock.
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The Drus
Symbol of the Alps
Chamonix
©2018
Limited Edition
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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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