L'Art au Sommet

Having happily left black and white February behind ... I find I am once again tempted towards monochrome. The details on this shot come out so much better that way. This is a piece of art work by Jiménez Deredia - entitled L'Evolucion and it sits 2659m high at the summit of La Vizelle in Courchevel.

Yesterday's skiing was great in the morning and we skied all around Courchevel, but it clouded over and got a bit slushy later, so we finished up mid afternoon. Gone are the days of thrashing the piste until 5pm regardless of snow conditions! Self preservation, especially on day 1, have become more important!

[Louise & Ken]

I'm quite amazed to see such a lovely piece of art in a place visited on by an accomplished few! Yes, consider self preservation! Stay in one piece to ski again another day! And ENJOY!

[Beverley]

How beautiful… I sooo look forward to my ski trips

[Kathy]

Black-and-white really does do this sculpture justice. The point of view you chose to use, makes this almost mystical..

[Lesley Aldridge]

Beautiful sculpture, even better on black.

[Tunia McClure]

I'm glad I looked at how high it is.

[Pat Knowles]

Evolution….what a surprise to see this at the top of such a high summit! Only seen by the favoured strong legged few! A reward!

[Corinne C]

A beautiful piece of art reserved to the most determined visitors!
Enjoy Courchevel!

[Milanie]

What an amazing piece of art - wonderful in b&w and such an unusual location for it. Happy skiing - good choice to skip the slushy snows.

[Boxplayer]

Amazing piece

[Phil Howcroft]

well done iménez Deredia and well done issi for a lovely mono shot

[Joan Robillard]

Nice

[Kerry McCarthy]

Beautifully shot to enhance this lovely sculpture.

[Islandgirl]

Wow lovely sculpture and location!

[Rick]

Cool capture. Works very well in the b & w.

[amyK]

Amazing artwork in a fantastic setting

[Mona]

Wonderful piece of art, embedded in natur at is best. Have fun and enjoy skiing. Same here; not the first and last on the slopes anymore. Greetings from the Dolomites.

[Diana]

Amazing capture of this wonderful artwork in an amazing setting.

Wishing you another enjoyable day in the snow :-)

[Kathy A]

Amazing piece of art

[Delwyn Barnett]

Gorgeous artwork in a dramatic setting.

[Issi Bannerman]

@mona65 You don't know how close we were to going to the Dolomites this year, Mona! We could have met up!!!! We've never been there and it looks fabulous. Have a great time!

[Brian]

What a wonderful sculpture!
Stay safe and enjoy!

[bkb in the city]

Very interesting

[Sarah Bremner]

Very striking piece.
Enjoy it all and keep it gentle!

[eDorre]

Beautiful

[Mona]

@jamibann You would love it here, as much as we do. We try to come to Val Gardena every second year, if we can manage it somehow. Would be great to meet up here one day.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Yes, there are some images that simply must be black and white. Good choice and good shot!