/ 2025 / Nature / Panoramic

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Jamil Slim, Canada
• Date of Photograph
  16 June 2024
• Website
  https://jamilslim.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/jamilslim_photography/

I hiked about 7 km and 1100 m of elevation gain in the hot sun, carrying a backpack weighing about 17 kg. It was very windy, and I was completely exposed to the elements. I stayed at the top for around three hours waiting for the perfect shot as the clouds moved quickly. These conditions allowed me to take many different compositions. After sunset, I made my way down the mountain with my headlamp all the way down.


Location: Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France

I’m a landscape photographer based in Quebec, Canada. Trekking is more than a passion, it’s a way of life that carries me into the heart of nature, where I can slow down, breathe deeply, and witness the beauty of the world with open eyes.

Over the past few years, my journey has taken a more nomadic turn. I began living full-time on the road, first in South Africa, New Zealand, then through the rugged grandeur of the French Alps and the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites. Life in a van has allowed me to stay close to the landscapes I love, rising with the sun, chasing the perfect light.