Imposing and formidable, the Lyskamm reveals its ferocious character in the heart of the Alpine winter. Rising to 4,533 meters above sea level, this giant of the Valais Alps, sometimes nicknamed the "man-eater" for the tragedies that have marked its history, emerges here in all its austere and fascinating majesty. This black-and-white photograph reveals the summit in a dramatic atmosphere, where the mountain seems to be slowly awakening under the icy caresses of a still tenacious winter mist.

Clouds still cling to its steep flanks, adding a mysterious dimension to the work. The soft, subtle morning light delicately illuminates the suspended glaciers, revealing their complex texture, elegant striations and apparent fragility in the face of the elements. The ice, shiny and icy, is clearly visible beneath the thin layer of fresh snow deposited by the nighttime storm. The shades of grey are powerful and expressive, flirting with almost bluish tones, highlighting every relief, hollow and ridge of this majestic mountain.

This photograph captures the contrast between the apparent softness of the rounded forms of the summit and the unforgiving verticality of the rock faces. This contrast continues in the shades of grey, from the dramatic darkness of the rocks to the sparkling whites of the ice, freshly carved by the storm. This graphic interplay of form and light accentuates the complex personality of Lyskamm, a fascinating and feared summit whose icy ridge demands respect and humility.

In capturing this moment, I wanted to bear witness to the raw beauty and implacable power of the Alps. For me, the Lyskamm, with its dramatic stories and reputation as a dangerous mountain, embodies a captivating duality: attraction and fear, beauty and danger. Through this work, I invite you to contemplate this summit in all its icy splendor, to feel the deep emotion that only high mountains can awaken in us.