Before the immensity of Lyskamm, my heart blossoms. The scent of power permeates the air, while the raging elements awaken a nature sculpted in a crystalline universe. This summit, one of my favorites in the Valais Alps, awakens the mysteries of a world fashioned from rock and ice. Like a tableau vivant, this giant of Zermatt reveals its ephemeral splendor, offering the world a spectacle of fleeting beauty.

I took this photograph during the filming of the "Altitudes" radio program hosted by Simon Matthey-Doret. Our initial plan to descend the Schwarztor was cancelled due to poor snow conditions. So we headed for the foot of the Gornergletscher. I had high hopes that the mountains would reveal themselves as I like them. With their power. But summits, strangely clear, defied the expression of my art. So we headed for the Mont-Rose hut. And then the magic happened. The storm broke. The clouds broke and the wind began its wild ballet. At that moment, I grabbed my camera. The mountain revealed its grace and raw strength.

Through the tumultuous clouds, I captured the splendor of Lyskamm. Abyssal crevasses and suspended seracs reveal their fragility. This contrast lies at the heart of my work: a universe as majestic as it is vulnerable to the onslaught of climate change. It is this poignant message that I wish to convey through my art.