An ode to the whiteness of a world that nourishes all dreams. Mont Blanc dominates the valley of Chamonix, in the French Alps, with its regal allure. In taking this magnificent black-and-white photograph of Europe's highest mountain, I wanted to highlight the scale and splendor of its normal route. The Bosses ridge emerges between light and shadow. From its summit, we descend to the Dôme du Goûter and its refuge, via the Vallot shelter. Then, through the fog, we cross the Goûter ridge to reach the Tête Rousse refuge. To the left of the picture, our ascent takes us up to Mont Maudit, whose peak smokes through the clouds. In the background, Gran Paradiso glistens in the sunlight, endowing the work with a powerful visual dynamic.

I immortalized this divine moment at the beginning of winter, when the mountains had just emerged victorious from a fierce battle against the furious winds. At the end of the day, the clouds are barely breaking, giving the mountains a few hours' respite. Before disappearing, the sun shines one last time on the west face of Mont Blanc. While the north face remains in shadow until spring returns. Greeting the lull in the storm, Mont Blanc dons the lenticular cloud for which it is famous. It's an astonishing headdress that challenges our imagination and adds to the charisma of this legendary mountain. In a light, soothing atmosphere, this fine art photograph will take you on a journey. It will illuminate the place where you install it, transporting you from past ascents to future odysseys.