The image is a black and white shot of a reservoir in Kaprun at the onset of a thunderstorm.
It was the subtle gradient of greys in the clouds and the lake in contrast to the stark contrasts of the rocks that inspired me to take this shot. In my mind, this image was a classic black and white from the very first second.
The rapid change of weather in the mountains always provides a fascinating atmosphere for dramatic landscape shots. The transition from bright sunshine to violent mountain thunderstorms often happens in a matter of minutes.
The feeling when the wind comes up and the sky darkens is unique and can best be transported by the means of photography.
It is above all the natural light situation that shapes the atmosphere.
It is this special, brief moment before the storm that creates an incredibly interesting and exciting scenery.
As a classic black and white landscape, this picture brings the art of fine art photography to your wall and fits perfectly with all interior styles.
Tom Monochrom is a fine art photographer from Vienna. His masterful murals from various genres are regularly presented in exhibitions... Read more…