The evolution of the Brenva glacier in black and white
The evolution of the Brenva glacier in black and white
DESCRIPTION
Many people think that mountains are immutable, static, and fixed over the centuries. Others, more realistic, believe that they evolve slowly, but over such a long period of time that they are perceived by humans as immutable when observed over the span of a lifetime. Observing mountains from a distance and without paying too much attention, I would say that for many people this perception may be very realistic. Yet mountains are slowly and continuously evolving every moment, even if we do not notice it. In my opinion, the best way to realize this is to stand in front of a glacier in summer. Just stop for an hour to see ice and debris flowing down from the front of the glacier and hear the dull rumble of its collapses like thunderclaps. The evolution of the glacier determines the evolution of the mountain with the same rapidity.
I took this photograph in July 2014 at the front of the Brenva glacier, which descends from the Mont Blanc massif into Val Veny. The use of black and white emphasizes the ever-changing paths of its front.
DATE AND PLACE
July 21, 2014
Brenva Glacier - Val Veny - Aosta Valley - Italy
EQUIPMENT
Nikon D800
200 mm - f/10 - 1/250 s - 100 iso
