A double header of a famous mountain by Nike Liscaljet Photography

About "A double header of a famous mountain"

by Nike Liscaljet Photography

About the artwork

A dramatic black-and-white shot captures two imposing peaks of the Black Cuillins on Isle of Skye. Covered in a thin layer of powder snow, the sharp, rugged peaks stand out sharply against a heavily overcast sky, with the contrast between the dark rocks and light snow giving the mountain range an almost ominous beauty.

The powder snow lies like a thin, delicate layer over the raw, black rock faces, accentuating how unapproachable and rugged the terrain is. The texture of the rocks, with their deep grooves and cliffs, is highlighted by the play of light and shadow, which makes the mountain peaks look extra sharp. Despite the monochrome colours, you can feel the coldness and strength of nature dominating these mountains.

Sunlit dense clouds hang low over the peaks of the Black Cuillins. It gives the scene a stark, almost menacing atmosphere, as if a storm could erupt at any moment. No sign of human activity is visible, which adds a sense of mystery and isolation to the photograph.

This shot of the Black Cuillins captures the wild and untamed spirit of this rugged landscape while being perfectly balanced. The two peaks left and right, the light in the snow and clouds at the top of the photo and the dark rock from which the mountain range takes its name in the shadows lower down the mountain.

A nice memento or challenge on the wall for a mountaineer?