Lights, Shadows, and Glaciers 001

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Lights, Shadows, and Glaciers 001
(2024)

Discover the timeless beauty of Switzerland’s glacial landscapes with a new collection of black-and-white fine art prints, where nature’s raw textures and dynamic contrasts take center stage—printed with archival pigments in museum quality on Hahnemühle PhotoRag 308 g/m² paper for lasting elegance.

Spring in the Swiss Alps is a breathtaking spectacle, and every year it offers a new experience. Over the past ten years, my exploration of Switzerland’s alpine regions has been an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Among the many wonders I have encountered, I am most captivated by the ever-changing dance of clouds and glaciers atop the rugged peaks.

This interplay of movement and stillness, of soft mists and solid ice, creates scenes that are as dynamic as they are timeless.

Capturing the intricate details of these glacial landscapes requires precision in both technique and equipment. To preserve the sharpness and texture of the ice, I use short exposure times that freeze the subtle motion of the clouds and emphasize the glaciers’ unyielding nature. Filters, particularly a polarizer + 3-stop ND combo filter, allow me to manage reflections and control the light, highlighting the depth and richness of my images. These tools not only help reduce glare on the ice but also balance the light in high-contrast scenes, ensuring that the glaciers’ intricate patterns are rendered with clarity and nuance.

To emphasize these details even further, I chose to photograph the glaciers in black and white. By eliminating the distraction of color, the raw textures and stark contrasts take center stage. This minimalist approach reveals the true character of the glaciers—their deep crevices, jagged ridges, and the dramatic interplay of light and shadow. It is remarkable how much more becomes visible when nature’s vibrant colors recede, allowing the story of the mountains to unfold in its purest form.

Discover the timeless beauty of Switzerland’s glacial landscapes with a new collection of black-and-white fine art prints, where nature’s raw textures and dynamic contrasts take center stage—printed with archival pigments in museum quality on Hahnemühle PhotoRag 308 g/m² paper for lasting elegance.

The printing is done as a fine art print with pigment ink on Hahnemühle PhotoRag 308 g/m² paper of gallery quality, ensuring that the finest details and contrasts are brilliantly represented. Museum board with a precise bevel cut, perfectly aligned with the photo, is used as matting.

The frames are made of black aluminum with a 4mm wide profile and a depth of 35mm, giving the images a modern elegance and sophistication. To provide special depth and brilliance in my prints while reducing reflections, I have chosen high-quality anti-reflective museum glass.

If you wish to order the print in a different size, with a different frame, or unframed, please contact me: info@matthiasconrad.com

Print Sizes:
25 x 25 cm (outer dimensions: 39.7 x 39.7 cm) or approximately 10 x 10 inches (outer dimensions: approximately 15.6 x 15.6 inches)

Edition of 75 copies:
Includes a certificate of authenticity with a hologram, signature, and edition number.

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