The Modern and the Mountain

A different perspective

In the middle of a forested area a plastic chair sits abandoned.

I've always been interested in realism in photos. Capturing the beautiful in situ without hiding anything. I think it gives photos context and prevents a glorified, instagram impression of places.

These photos were captured on my recent trip to Chamonix, France. None were staged. That white plastic chair really was positioned amongst the pine trees and really did look like a scene from a horror movie. All of the photos show some human interference with the environment.

I hope you enjoy this different perspective on one of the most iconically beautiful places in the world.

Stairs leading up to the mountain
The cable car station obscures Mont Blanc
The mountains appear between two building
A high window gives a narrow glimpse of the Planpraz
The aiguilles sit in the distance behind the train station and cemetary
A narrow view seen from the Aiguille du Midi station of Brevent
Parking St Michel
The school buildings in Chamonix
An abandoned pylon for a ski lift in the forest
An immense set of stairs to reach the receeding glacier
The access road to the Mont Blanc tunnel

Category: Architecture

Location: Chamonix, France

Map: 45.9222° N, 6.8692° E