Last light over powder snow by Jean Pierre Fässler

About "Last light over powder snow"

by Jean Pierre Fässler

About the artwork

The photograph reveals a breathtaking, snow-covered winter landscape at the moment of sunset and combines clear coldness with the magic of warm colours. Endless expanses of snow and gently rolling hills lie there as if dusted with icing sugar; their smooth surface reflects the last rays of the setting sun and transforms white expanses into delicate tones of gold, pink and peach. Isolated groups of trees stand as dark, graphic accents in the picture, their branches heavy with snow, while long shadows draw rhythmic lines in the landscape. A narrow path, blown away in places, leads the eye into the picture and acts as a silent invitation to enter this tranquil world. On the horizon, the light explodes in a spectrum of warm orange tones that gradually fade into cool violet; thin layers of cloud catch the colours and create soft transitions that make the sky appear like a painted cloth. Ice crystals sparkle at points in hollows and on fence posts, while fine mist lies in hollows and softens the contours, giving the scene an almost mystical depth. The air is clear and bitingly cold, yet the last light of day conveys a sense of security and warmth. Overall, the photograph captures the poetic tension of winter: the austere clarity of the snow meets a rich, transient play of colours, leaving the viewer with a sense of wonder, calm and quiet sublimity.

Created by Jean Pierre Fässler with support from AI.