Rifugio Vicenza — Dolomites, Italy

by Arun Shanmugampillai

Black-and-white photograph of the Rifugio Vicenza, situated at the foot of the impressive Sasso Lungo in the Italian Dolomites. The sun’s rays are just breaking over the mountain peaks whilst the mountain hut still lies in shadow – a play of light and dark that perfectly captures the rugged power of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. High in the sky, several paragliders can be seen, small signs of human adventure amidst the grandeur of nature.
The Sasso Lungo is one of the most iconic mountain massifs in the Dolomites, beloved by walkers, climbers and nature lovers from across Europe. The route past the Rifugio Vicenza is renowned for its breathtaking panoramic's and rugged beauty – an experience you can feel in this photograph without having been there yourself. The black and white enhances the contrasts, deepens the shadows and makes the play of light more dramatic than colour ever could.
This timeless photograph fits beautifully into a modern, industrial or Scandinavian interior and makes a statement for anyone with a love of the mountains, adventure and the Alps. Printed on canvas or acrylic glass, the depth of the image really comes into its own.