I offer you a journey beyond the world. An eternal and fleeting encounter with the Eiger, the colossal icon of bernese alps. I created this panoramic view as one would paint the portrait of a mythical sovereign. At first light, the Eiger awakens. The snow covering its south-eastern flanks sparkles with purity.

The photograph highlights the fabulous crossing of the mountain via its Mittellegi ridge. An unforgettable epic. When I look at this work of art, I see my most intense memories. The precise spot where I had to put on my crampons, when the snow covered the rocks. The descent on unstable rock. The very essence of this rigorous and sublime route, which offers those who tread it an exceptional view of the Alps.

At last, the winds die down and the Eiger is reborn. Emerging from the mist like a rocky island suddenly bursting from the silvery waves of an azure sea. A masterly display of celestial beauty or a dazzling return to the origins of the world? No one knows yet, but the Eiger is watching. Far removed from the preoccupations of mankind, it stands alone, impassive and wild. And as we contemplate its fascinating ridges and lines, we suddenly reconnect with its immensity. For nature is king, and it is only by respecting her that we can reach the highest summits.