RubenB
Follow"There it is."
— Karl Marlantes, Matterhorn --Matterhorn, Switserland
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Action Award
Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 21
Legendary Award
Honorable Mention in Monochrome Winter Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Isolated Cabins Photo Contest
People's Choice in Black And White Mountain Peaks Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Black And White Mountain Peaks Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Lonely Cabin Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in All Things Black And White Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Landscapes In Black And White Photo Contest
Runner Up in High Peaks Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in High Peaks Photo Contest
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Outstanding Creativity
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danmoran
January 10, 2017
I absolutely love this photo! The dark sky and the contrast of the snow is just amazing!1
aJonesy
January 11, 2017
Wowsa. This is one of my favorite b&w images I have seen. Camping in that cabin would be a dream come true. I love the contrast, as so many have said!
RubenB
January 11, 2017
Thanks Jonesy. And if you want it that badly, just go for it! Zermatt, Switserland
darrellbalfour
January 13, 2017
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orlando96
January 18, 2017
Really beautiful shot, perfect composition and contrast, Matterhorn is probably the most attractive mountain of the Alps ! Congratulations !
RubenB
January 19, 2017
I agree orlando! It is one of the most beautiful mountains! Thank you for the compliments.
RubenB
January 19, 2017
Thank you frenchiepooh. I see you are still experimenting a lot with styles and artistic possibilities. Don't give up and keep on experimenting ;-)
RubenB
January 19, 2017
Thanks Woodstock . The exact location? That's rather difficult. I don't have GPS coördinates on my camera. I just remember it's close to Zermatt and to the west.
dmmacdonald
January 19, 2017
Magnificent study of one of the most majestic views I've ever seen. Somehow in Zermatt the Matterhorn doesn't immediately strike you as being the height and grandeur it really is - but get out into the landscape and you're surprised by it at every turn. You have brilliantly captured it - (would be my winner in the Majestic Mountains Contest by miles !!!)
RubenB
January 19, 2017
Thank you so much dmmacdonald! I appreciate this a lot. You've made my day :-)
Kimba33
January 21, 2017
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
marcdewitt
April 08, 2017
Great image of a great mountain, but the best part is the composition, including the small shack, is outstanding
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kawaracer
April 11, 2017
excelent compo, maybe the snowparts in the sun are a bit burnt out But I love it
RubenB
April 11, 2017
Thanks Kawaracer. The highlights in the sun are close to burnt out, but are not. If I lowered the brightness on these parts, the magic was lost. So I kept them in :-)
jonwarren
April 30, 2017
Amazing capture of a beautiful mountain! The detail is absolutely astounding.
techmsgt
December 09, 2017
I think we'd all love to hear the story behind this photo: how you got to the location, time of year, etc. This is superb both in composition and technique!
BBBimagemediastudios
February 07, 2018
Great choice of tones and lighting and the choice of B/W makes this image so strong
christopherstevenson
January 20, 2019
Good choice to go B&W for this comp.! The Eiger! Ultimate peak and lone cabin!
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Behind The Lens
Location
Switserland, we where walking through the Zermatt valley and admiring the Matterhorn all the way. There are a lot of pathways around the famous mountain, but a lot of them are closed in the winter. This photo was taken near the end of a path with this great view with the cabin.Time
We got up early in the morning for the best light, we walked and walked for hours on paths that where freshly covered with snow. It was cold, a bit misty and snowing... This photo was taken around 1pm, at the end of our walk when the sky opened up. So you see, it's not always the morning shots that are the greatest.Lighting
The whole morning the light was nice but it was blocked by mist or snow... and when it wasn't: it just did not do the mountain justice. I was disappointed to see that the harsh mid day sun was upon us, but then saw the beauty of the shadowplay and the light on the snow that blows off the mountain top. I took the shot and was very pleased.Equipment
It was shot on a Sony A7II with the 70-200mm 4.0. No tripod, no flash, no filters...Inspiration
Going to the Zermatt valley with one purpose... Shooting the Matterhorn in all it's glory. As a climber I have enormous respect for mountains, especially this one. It has claimed so many lives and it inspires so many people to keep on climbing it. So I wanted to capture the beauty, serenity and the danger in one shot. I think I pulled it off.Editing
The post-processing involved removing some cables running through the shot and converting it in black and white with Silver Efex Pro 2. Afterwards I did some minor tweeks with Photoshop.In my camera bag
I usually take as little gear with me as possible. It's one of the reasons I bought the Sony A7II so I could travel with something more compact. Most of the times I go around with my Zeiss 24-70mm 4.0. If I'm going for nature walks I bring along my sony 70-200 4.0 and a Rokinon 14mm 2.8. If I'm planning on shooting portraits I bring my Zeis Batis 85mm 1.8. For sports it's usually only the 70-200.Feedback
As this photo proves: the early bird does not always get the worm. Getting up early and having the morning light has massive advantages but it is not the only light good enough for great pictures. I know photographers that 'only shoot at sunrise or sunset'. Don't limit yourself that way. Keep on shooting and use the light in any way it comes to you. For something similar: just go to Zermatt during winter times, walk the paths around the Matterhorn and find yourself a good spot. There are a lot of cabins and other foreground elements around. For the effect on top of the mountain... best time is after a fresh batch of snow and windy.