Honorable Mention / 2024 / Nature / Sunrise / Sunset

Rock sundial

As the sun sets over Roc la Tour in the Ardennes, France, it casts a mesmerizing sun star effect through the ancient rocks, reminiscent of a tale as old as time. Legend says that this rugged landscape was once the site of a grand castle, built in a single night through a pact with the devil.

According to local folklore, a cash-strapped lord, desperate to impress his beloved and provide her with a home worthy of her splendor, made a Faustian bargain. He sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the construction of a magnificent castle.These rocks are the only remains!

Curious about the world around me, I am an eternal learner. My scientific training as a geophysicist and my long-standing interest in art, literature and poetry inspire me to observe the world through my camera.

My scientific background has given me a deep understanding of the natural forces that shape our Earth, and it enriches my approach to photography, allowing me to reveal the magic hidden behind every landscape, every rock, and every cloud.

Inspired by the masters of painting who mastered the art of chiaroscuro, I seek to create images that capture the very essence of light and shadow.

Awards Chromatic Awards 2023 (Honorable mention x 2)
Fine Art Photography Awards 2023 (Nominee x 2)