Above

Thomas Crauwels is an award-winning photographer and mountaineer who provides access to extraordinary landscapes and images of summits more than 4,000 meters above sea level through his book ABOVE. His mastery of contrasts and lights, along with his maturity acquired through exploration, allows him to capture the mountain without freezing it in a stereotypical representation. Each of his images is the result of a decisive moment, carefully thought out and elaborated.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2022
Publisher: Hemeria

The high mountains are a world that remains largely unknown to most. While a select few seasoned climbers have gained access to these breathtaking landscapes, many do not associate this dizzying passion with the practice of artistic photography. Thomas Crauwels, an award-winning photographer and mountaineer, takes us on a journey through these extraordinary landscapes and images of summits, all located more than 4,000 meters above sea level, with his project ABOVE. The repetition of black and white images in ABOVE underscores Crauwels' fascination with the vertigo of summits, the pure line of ridges, the pristine white light of hanging glaciers, the harmonious balance of peaks, the steep slope of precipices, and the verticality of walls. ABOVE serves as a testament to the close intertwining of geography and photography when the mountain becomes the stage for their union, a territory of breathtaking beauty and chaos to be overcome. Crauwels' mastery of contrasts and lights, honed through his extensive explorations, allows him to capture the mountain in a way that avoids the trap of stereotypical representation. Each of his images is the result of a carefully planned and executed moment, encompassing everything from the organization of expeditions to cartographic studies, a keen awareness of weather conditions, and the mental construction of the images he creates. ABOVE is a mountain book like no other. Above all, it tells the story of Crauwels' consuming passion for a massif whose sumptuous beauty he has successfully captured through his lens.

Dimension: 280 x 370 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9782490952281