My place around

For me, especially in Winter, the mountains of my native homeland represent a refuge of peace and introspection. Their silence creates an almost sacred atmosphere, as if they were listening to a world that has stopped. It is an intimate relationship, created out of respect and wonder, in which the white of the snow covers everything with a blanket of purity, and every noise is muffled, leaving room just for one's own breathing and thoughts. This silence allows you to feel the deep bond with nature, to reconnect with yourself and with what is essential.

Solitude, in the sense not of isolation but as personal space, has tremendous value for me. It is in those moments that my sense of perception becomes sharper, the subtlest details emerge, and emotions become more vivid. Solitude becomes a lens that allows me to consider the world and my own feelings in greater depth, transforming every moment into a more intense and authentic experience.

In addition to geography and seasons, what unites these images is the atmosphere of quiet and suspension that they convey. Even if taken at different times, they all seem to capture that sense of solitude and majesty that only Winter can offer in the mountains. There is also a visual appeal in the contrast between the monochromatic simplicity of the snowy landscape and the details that emerge forcefully: a tree with no leaves, long shadows and the peaks of a mountain. It is as if each shot tells a story of silence and waiting, an invitation to stop and contemplate the essence of the place.

To take these and all my shots, I start with a general idea of the area I want to explore, but I don't have a precise vision of the shot I'm looking for. I prepare myself as if I were going on a hike, knowing that I will take the time to observe and be inspired by the landscape. Often it is during the walking that photographic opportunities emerge unexpectedly: a particular light, a contrast between the white of the snow and a rock, a play of shadows.

As I move, I try to be present and receptive to what surrounds me. Every corner, every change of perspective can reveal a scene that I had not considered before. I don’t force the photo, I wait for the landscape to speak to me. So, I set off with the intention of exploring, and if the image arrives, it is almost a chance encounter, a gift from the mountain that I have learned to recognize, capture and respect.