Ober Gabelhorn
Alpine silhouettes
©2013
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The north face ofObergabelhorn stands at over 4060m at the bottom of the Val d'Anniviers, alongside Dent Blanche and the Zinalrothorn. This shot reveals summit , the region's most emblematic mountain, in all its splendour and magnificence.
This is the first photograph I've taken of this perfect Valais pyramid. Taken on an autumn day in 2013, it brings back memories of a time when mountaineering was still for me a distant and unknown world, full of mysteries... a time in my life when the simple fact of observing the tiny black silhouettes, lost in the immensity of the white, of these conquerors of the useless rising valiantly towards their objective, aroused in me admiration and fascination. The presence of a few clouds hugging the pure lines of the mountain seemed to me to have incredible poetic power: a vision of perfect communion between heaven and earth. A transcendent scene for the photographer; an anguished signal of the need to return for the seasoned mountaineer: when the skies are troubled, Men leave the realm of the Gods.
It was when I later made this ascent that the mountain finally revealed itself in all its forms. What isObergabelhorn? sharp, graphic striations; pure, uncompromising lines; sheer crests; a mystical, bewitching, immaculately white north face that rises powerfully towards the heavens, contrasting with the black abysses of the rocky ridges.
Since then, the mountain has changed, fast. Conditions are no longer the same. The hanging glaciers and seracs have all but disappeared; a few black rocks have finally pierced the white armor of the face, the ice melting irreparably.
This is the first photograph I've taken of this perfect Valais pyramid. Taken on an autumn day in 2013, it brings back memories of a time when mountaineering was still for me a distant and unknown world, full of mysteries... a time in my life when the simple fact of observing the tiny black silhouettes, lost in the immensity of the white, of these conquerors of the useless rising valiantly towards their objective, aroused in me admiration and fascination. The presence of a few clouds hugging the pure lines of the mountain seemed to me to have incredible poetic power: a vision of perfect communion between heaven and earth. A transcendent scene for the photographer; an anguished signal of the need to return for the seasoned mountaineer: when the skies are troubled, Men leave the realm of the Gods.
It was when I later made this ascent that the mountain finally revealed itself in all its forms. What isObergabelhorn? sharp, graphic striations; pure, uncompromising lines; sheer crests; a mystical, bewitching, immaculately white north face that rises powerfully towards the heavens, contrasting with the black abysses of the rocky ridges.
Since then, the mountain has changed, fast. Conditions are no longer the same. The hanging glaciers and seracs have all but disappeared; a few black rocks have finally pierced the white armor of the face, the ice melting irreparably.
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Ober Gabelhorn
Alpine silhouettes
Val d’Anniviers | Crans Montana
©2013
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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!
By
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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