In the heart of the French Alps, in iconic Chamonix, this intriguing composition of past and present unfolds. At first glance, the picture shows a modern athletics track, with its bright red lanes and white lines, leading the eye like a visual guide towards the snow-capped peaks in the distance. But those who look longer sense a subtler layer.
This place breathes sports history. Here, exactly 100 years ago, the very first Olympians stood during the 1924 Winter Games. With this photo, you briefly become that athlete yourself: dreaming, concentrating, looking at the same mountains, breathing the same thin air.
The atmosphere is calm but charged - the patches of fog around the mountain peaks suggest both mystery and grandeur. The diffuse light and soft colours enhance the sense of reflection and timelessness. Modern elements like lampposts and parked cars deliberately contrast with the historic feel, as if layers of time converge here.
This work is not only visually strong due to its composition and use of colour, but also evokes a sense of reverence. Perfect for an interior where memory, sports or nature are allowed a place. A powerful work that speaks to the imagination of those who dare to reflect on where we come from.
I am Johan Gorissen, a photographer with an eye for the unexpected in the everyday. My work focuses on contrast, atmosphere and capturing moments that normally go unnoticed. From deserted cities to explosions of light in the night - every image tells a story. My style is documentary,.. Read more…