A top-down view of the Porte d’'Amont – Normandy from the air

by Markus Keller

The magic of Normandy from a bird’s-eye view.
This stunning aerial photograph offers a completely new, abstract perspective on one of France’s most photographed natural wonders: the chalk cliffs of Étretat.

At the centre is the Falaise d’'Amont mit ihrem ikonischen Felsentor Porte d'’Amont. Due to the low water level at low tide, the image reveals a hidden landscape that is often concealed from the traditional viewer looking up from below. Colours, textures and contrasts. The artwork thrives on its extreme contrasts and rich textures. The brilliant white and soft grey of the monumental chalk cliffs contrast sharply with the dark, almost black patterns of the seabed. Where the water has receded, reefs coloured green by seaweed, wet pebbles and fine sandy formations come into view. The remaining seawater shimmers in deep shades of emerald and turquoise, forming a harmonious transition to the earthy colours of the coast.

The vertical camera angle from above makes the natural formation look almost like an abstract painting. The clean lines of the surf patterns and the organic shape of the rock arch lend the image a soothing symmetry whilst also imparting an enormous sense of dynamic depth. This motif is ideal as a modern wall art piece for sophisticated interior designs. It brings the crisp, fresh sea breeze of Normandy straight into your rooms and, as a large-format print (e.g. on acrylic glass or as a high-quality gallery print), adds a minimalist yet powerful touch.