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Olivier Steiner Photography

@osteinerphoto.com
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Photographer & UIMLA mountain leader | Exploring wild light + remote trails | Available for guiding & photo bivouacs Fine art prints & licensing available. 📍Verbier, Valais, Switzerland Osteinerphoto.com

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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 7h
Entremont and Val Ferret a gash carved into the Alps. Mont Blanc range to the right, the Combin massif to the left, and the valley pointing naturally toward Italy. #Entremont #ValFerret #SwissAlps #MontBlanc #GrandCombin #MountainPhotography #AlpineViews #Nature #Fujifilm
A wide alpine valley framed by autumn trees and steep mountain ridges. The Mont Blanc range rises on one side, the Combin massif on the other, with the valley stretching naturally toward Italy.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 26/09/2026
Change on the way Colors in the fading light Ephemeral routine Beauty from the balcony #Autumn #Landscape #SwissAlps #ValDeBagnes #Fujifilm #poetry #PhotoTeller
Evening light falling on a hillside above the village of Le Levron. Terraced meadows glow green, dotted with red, orange, and yellow autumn trees, while dark conifers fill the lower right. Behind, a steep forested slope fades into blue haze and shadow.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 25/09/2026
Val de Bagnes, Switzerland. Last parade before winter a warm palette feeding the longing for a thick white coat. #ValDeBagnes #SwissAlps #AutumnColors #MountainPhotography #NaturePhotography #AlpineViews #Fujifilm #LandscapeLovers #FallVibes #MontagnesSuisses #PaysageAlpin #OutdoorLife #weather
Autumn trees with orange and red leaves frame a wide alpine valley. Snow‑capped peaks rise in the background under a clear blue sky, contrasting with the warm colors of the foreground. The scene captures Val de Bagnes just before winter returns.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 22/09/2026
White dust near the summits. Through yellow meadows, water finds its way. A new cycle starts Winter around the corner. #AutumnMountains #SwissAlps #MeanderingStream #MountainPhotography #NaturePoetry #SeasonChange #Fujifilm #AlpineViews
A winding mountain stream flows through golden autumn meadows, with snow‑dusted peaks rising under a clear blue sky. The scene captures the quiet transition toward winter.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 21/09/2026
Cotton clouds in motion, The ridge unfolding like a path, Val de Bagnes, a sumptuous garden. The sky is the limit. #ValDeBagnes #SwissMountains #HikingPhotography #MountainViews #OutdoorLife #NaturePhotography #Fujifilm #AlpineRidge
A hiker in an orange jacket stands on a rocky ridge overlooking the vast peaks of Val de Bagnes. Cotton‑like clouds move across a bright alpine sky, giving the scene a sense of openness and elevation.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 20/09/2026
Fall. Time seems to slow down, mountains grow quiet again. Let’s enjoy the last light before snow and cold settle in. #AutumnMountains #Chamois #SwissAlps #WildlifePhotography #MountainLight #NaturePhotography #Fujifilm #AlpineViews
Two ibex resting on a snowy slope with high alpine peaks in the background. The sky is bright with thin clouds, and the scene captures a calm autumn moment before winter returns.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 07/09/2026
A new "note" on my website. If you have a little time ahead, don't hesitate to leave a comment on the site ;) Thanks ! osteinerphoto.com/en/2026/09/0... #bivouac #valais #osteinerphoto #lake #sunset #Combin #naturephotography #fujifilm #letsgooutside #alps #valdebagnes
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A beautiful blue sky. Not a single cloud. An empty day ahead. Good weather forecast. Ok, maybe a bit too hot. I want to enjoy that time in the mountains, but I’m not exactly sure about what to do, …
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 04/09/2026
It is not big, it doesn't stand above the other summits, but it is steep, beautiful and so challenging. Petit Clocher du Portalet. #PetitClocherDuPortalet #SwissMountains #AlpineClimbing #MountainPhotography #BlackAndWhite #RuggedPeaks #NaturePhotography #Fujifilm
A black‑and‑white photograph of the Petit Clocher du Portalet rising sharply among rugged alpine ridges. Dense clouds swirl around the pointed rock formation, revealing snow and glacier textures in the background. The steep, dramatic peak stands out despite not being the highest in the landscape.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 02/09/2026
A clear separation between glaciers and the lower valley floor, bordered by dramatic rocky summits. Accessible and well‑known, Val d’Arpette remains a place where you can end up alone. And enjoy the silence. #SwissMountains #MountainPhotography #BlackAndWhite #AlpineViews #NaturePhotography #Fuji
A black‑and‑white photograph of steep rocky summits rising above the lower valley floor in Val d’Arpette. Clouds drift around the peaks, highlighting the separation between the glacier zone above and the quiet valley below.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 01/09/2026
During a rainy day last September, the rocky summit of Pierre Avoi briefly emerged between the cloud. A glorious instant. #PierreAvoi #Valais #SwissMountains #MountainPhotography #BlackAndWhite #CloudsAndPeaks #NaturePhotography #AlpineViews
A black‑and‑white photograph of the Pierre Avoi summit emerging through thick clouds. The rocky peak stands sharply above the mist, creating a dramatic contrast between the rugged mountain and the swirling atmosphere.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 31/08/2026
I randomly ended up in front of this island to watch this partial eclipse, on the biggest Swiss lake shore. What a unique moment anyway, when the end of this alignment is actually a sunset. #SolarEclipse #Eclipse2026 #LakeGeneva #LandscapePhotography #SunsetLight #SwissLakes #Fujifilm
A partial solar eclipse over a calm lake at sunset. The crescent sun glows deep orange above the water, creating a bright reflection across the surface. A small island with a large tree stands in silhouette, surrounded by paddleboarders and a few anchored sailboats. The sky is warm and hazy as the rare alignment fades into the sunset.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 30/08/2026
Unique, rare, once or twice in a lifetime. A brief moment that becomes timeless. #SolarEclipse #Eclipse2026 #LandscapePhotography #LakePhotography #SunsetLight #SwissLakes #NaturePhotography #Fujifilm
A partial solar eclipse over a calm lake at sunset. The crescent sun casts a bright orange reflection across the water, while a small tree-covered island stands in silhouette. A few boats are scattered in the distance under a warm, glowing sky. The scene feels brief, rare, and quietly timeless.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 28/08/2026
92 % is almost a perfect alignment, yet not at all. Rare enough to unveil the magic of the moment, to make it unique and unforgettable. Eclipse. #SolarEclipse #Eclipse2026 #LakePhotography #SunsetLight #OutdoorPhotography #SwissLakes #Fujifilm #LandscapePhotography #Leman
A warm orange sunset over a calm lake with the sun partially covered by the moon. Two paddleboarders are silhouetted on the glowing water, with sailboats and a lone tree in the background. The reflection of the eclipse creates a bright path of light across the surface.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 25/08/2026
Why wait for golden hour when everything is already there? Wide shot from five frames with the 16‑55, stitched in LR. I always try to shoot before golden hour: do it, it’s often worth it. #ValDeBagnes #Mauvoisin #Switzerland #AlpineLight #Outdoor #Fujifilm #LandscapePhotography #PreGoldenHour
A small alpine lake sits in a green valley beneath rugged peaks with patches of snow. Late‑afternoon light warms the slopes and rocks, creating a bright, serene scene above Mauvoisin in Val de Bagnes.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 24/08/2026
Below Brenay Glacier, the ice is no more. Wandering rivers are questioning the near future. Definitely in love with the Fuji 16‑55 Mk II #Switzerland #Valais #GlacierRetreat #AlpineRivers #MountainPhotography #BlackAndWhite #OutdoorPhotography #Fujifilm
A black‑and‑white landscape shows braided meltwater channels flowing across a rocky valley below a retreating glacier. The textures highlight erosion and the absence of ice, creating a stark, dramatic scene.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 23/08/2026
It was supposed to be a simple bivouac… but the sunset was far from ugly. Altitude, colours, and silence, a parenthesis in this too‑hot summer. #Peru #Huayhuash #TwilightLight #MountainBivouac #OutdoorPhotography #HighAltitudeHiking #AndesMountains #SlowTravel
A small reflective lake sits in a grassy high‑altitude valley at twilight, with rugged mountains rising behind it. Soft pink and purple light from the setting sun colours the sky and casts gentle tones across the landscape.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 18/08/2026
Cerro Gran Vista is the highest point of the Huayhuash Circuito Alpino. But what matters far more than altitude is the view it offers: the colours, the 360° horizon, the contrasts… truly unique. #Peru #Huayhuash #GranVista #CordilleraHuayhuash #HighAltitudeHiking #AndesMountains #AdventureTravel
A hiker climbs a steep, colourful slope of brown and tan rock toward a high ridge, with patches of snow near the summit. The vast Huayhuash peaks rise in the background under a deep blue sky, creating a dramatic high‑altitude scene.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 15/08/2026
Remember Joe Simpson from “Touching the Void”? The guy with two broken legs crawling between crevasses. It was here, on Siula Grande, the steep summit slightly to the left. Hard to stand in front of these mountains without thinking of that story. #Peru #Huayhuash #SiulaGrande #TouchingTheVoid #Andes
A panoramic view of rugged snow‑covered peaks and glaciers descending toward a turquoise lake in the Huayhuash range. Brown rocky terrain in the foreground contrasts with bright white summits under a deep blue sky.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 14/08/2026
Where the Alpine Circuit becomes more than a simple trek. Hands on rock, route‑finding, and a bit later, glacier crossing. But that view on the lakes… #Peru #Huayhuash #CordilleraHuayhuash #PasoDelTrapecio #HighAltitudeHiking #AndesMountains #AdventureTravel #OutdoorPhotography #TrekkingPeru
A hiker climbs a steep rocky slope above bright turquoise lakes and rugged peaks under a deep blue sky. Snow patches and sharp ridges frame the dramatic high‑altitude landscape of the Huayhuash range.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 09/08/2026
At the pass, looking back at those turquoise lakes is incredible. What a view. Even with high fever, I felt incredibly lucky to be there. This stage is probably the easiest of the alpine loop. #Peru #Huayhuash #TresLagunas #CordilleraHuayhuash #HighAltitudeHiking #AndesMountains #TrekkingPeru
A high‑altitude pass overlooks three bright turquoise lakes surrounded by steep rocky slopes and snow‑capped peaks under a deep blue sky. Golden grasslands in the foreground contrast with the vivid water and rugged mountains of the Huayhuash range.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 07/08/2026
Morning réflexion. What do you do high in the #Huayhuash Mountains when you wake up with a bad fever and that incredible view? Is it worth pushing deeper, or is it wiser to go down and off‑map to reach the next village? Those moments of doubt stay with me, just like the view ! #Peru #Trekking
A calm high‑altitude lake reflects snow‑covered peaks and golden slopes under a deep blue sky. The still water mirrors the mountains perfectly, creating a serene and dramatic scene in the Huayhuash range.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 05/08/2026
Hiking the circuito alpino de Huayhuash, Peru. What an incredible memory. A bit later, a condor took off just below us, gliding for a while at our level along the ridge. A moment I will always remember. #Peru #Huayhuash #Cordillera #HighAltitudeHiking #AndesMountains #AdventureTravel #Trekking
A hiker climbs a rocky trail above a bright blue lake surrounded by steep peaks and golden slopes. Clouds drift across a deep blue sky, creating dramatic light over the high‑altitude landscape.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 03/08/2026
Just another evening in Norway. Last year’s heat wave had finally ended, and the sea near Trondheim turned cold again after a huge storm and tropical rain. But the light remained incredible every single day… #Norway #ScandinavianLight #StormLight #SlowTravel #OutdoorPhotography #NordicLandscapes
A calm sea under heavy clouds, with rays of light breaking through and reflecting on the water. A distant shoreline sits on the horizon, creating a quiet, dramatic scene after a storm near Trondheim.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 02/08/2026
Evening by the lake. A perfect bivy spot, the lake is often the natural end of a day on the bike. A quick dip in the fresh water, a bit of fishing, and long minutes spent staring at the calm surface as the day fades away. #Bikepacking #BivouacLife #SlowTravel #OutdoorPhotography #CyclingNorway
A calm lake bordered by rocks and forested shores under a soft, cloudy sky. Reflections ripple gently across the water, creating a peaceful, monochrome scene at the end of the day.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 01/08/2026
Norway often offers incredible contrasts. Rain dissolves into warm sun in minutes, wind rises out of nowhere, and the sky shifts like a living thing. These sudden transitions shape dramatic sceneries and it feels as if the mountains can breathe again after the storm. #Norway #AfterTheStorm
A dark, moody seascape with heavy clouds hanging over distant mountains. Rays of light break through the sky, illuminating parts of the water and peaks, creating a dramatic contrast between shadow and brightness.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 23/07/2026
Family bike touring means slow travel, time to notice the details and enjoy every single place. And sometimes it also means diving into a more crowded corner of Norway, like Røros, for a gentle cultural 2 days pause and some good food! #Røros #Norway #Bikepacking #SlowTravel #CyclingNorway
A rustic wooden building with weathered log walls and a red‑trimmed window stands beside another traditional wooden house. Soft light and a partly cloudy sky highlight the textures and colours of the historic town of Røros in Norway.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 22/07/2026
At the end of the day, there’s a deep satisfaction in riding a lonely trail through the Norwegian wild, the kind that settles perfectly as you reach the bivouac in the Scandinavian woods. The tent becomes your home, and for a moment you belong to that place. #Norway #Bikepacking #SlowTravel #Cycling
A narrow trail winds through a dense forest of tall, straight trees. Soft golden light filters through the trunks at the end of the day, illuminating the lush green ground cover and creating a peaceful, secluded atmosphere.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 21/07/2026
Golden hour in Norway, during our family bike tour. A calm lake, a quiet bivouac, and a fishing rod that caught nothing except a moment we’ll remember for years. #Norway #Bikepacking #FamilyAdventure #SlowTravel #NatureConnection #BivouacLife #OutdoorPhotography #CyclingNorway #FamilyTravel
A fishing rod lies on mossy ground beside a calm lake during golden hour. Soft pink and purple reflections shimmer on the water, with dark tree silhouettes lining the opposite shore. The scene feels peaceful and intimate, capturing a quiet moment from a family bike tour in Norway.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 10/07/2026
Golden hike in the Weminuche Wilderness. This is the time of year when silence and colours settle into a daily routine. When loneliness becomes a quiet luxury. Check the whole story: osteinerphoto.com/en/2025/07/1... #Colorado #FallColors #AspenTrees #AutumnLight #Mountain #BackpackingLife #Hiking
A forest of tall aspens with pale trunks and bright yellow autumn leaves stands among evergreens and a single tree with reddish foliage. The scene is calm and golden, capturing the quiet, seasonal shift in the Weminuche Wilderness.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 09/07/2026
Dyno, my faithful companion on her first mountain adventure in the Weminuche Wilderness. Read the full story (and see more pictures) here: osteinerphoto.com/en/2025/07/1... #WeminucheWilderness #Colorado #MountainHike #AdventureDog #TrailDog #NaturePhotography #BackpackingLife #Durango #Hiking
A black‑and‑white dog wearing a red hiking backpack sits on a forest trail surrounded by green foliage and soft sunlight. The dog looks alert and calm, as if pausing during a mountain hike in the Weminuche Wilderness.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 08/07/2026
Fall transforming the beautiful Animas River near Durango, Colorado. Photo taken during a hike in 2013. Read the full story here: osteinerphoto.com/en/2025/07/1... #AnimasRiver #Colorado #Durango #FallColors #AutumnLight #MountainLandscape #NaturePhotography #WeminucheWilderness #HikingColorado
A wide view of the Animas River flowing through a valley lined with bright yellow autumn trees and dark evergreens. The water runs between rocky banks, with mountains rising in the background under a partly cloudy sky. The scene captures the calm, colourful shift of fall in the Colorado high country.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 01/07/2026
My new website is almost finished and here is my last post about a guided bivouac with a great client : osteinerphoto.com/en/2026/06/3... Check it out ! 😉🙏🙂
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It was my first guided hike of the 2026 summer season. Just hiking boots, no snowshoes. Of course, above 2,400 m we met some large snow patches, most of them firm enough to allow steady progress. O…
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 17/06/2026
Viola riviniana. A fragile little purple flower, often hidden in the woods, offering a delightful sight, especially when the soft evening light slowly closes the day. #ViolaRiviniana #WildViolet #ForestFlowers #AlpineFlora #SwissNature #NaturePhotography #Wildflowers #MacroPhotography #EveningLight
A close-up photograph of a small purple Viola riviniana flower growing among thin green stems on a forest floor. The petals are delicate and softly lit, with the background fading into warm, gentle evening light.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 16/06/2026
Sempervivum. They’re not blooming yet, but the leaves are already showing. Later this summer, this delicate and colourful plant will add its touch of magenta to the rocks. #Sempervivum #AlpinePlants #MountainFlora #SwissAlps #Succulents #NaturePhotography #RockGardenPlants #Macro #AlpineEcosystems
A close-up photograph of a Sempervivum rosette growing among alpine rocks and grass. The fleshy leaves form a tight spiral with hints of red at the tips. The flower stalks have not yet emerged, giving the scene a quiet early‑season feel.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 15/06/2026
Shy in spring, Aster alpinus has just begun to bloom in the alpine meadows. Its bright colors are a delight, especially on long hikes, when these flowers quietly trace the path ahead. #AsterAlpinus #AlpineFlowers #MountainFlora #SwissAlps #Wildflowers #NaturePhotography #MacroPhotography
A close-up photograph of several purple Aster alpinus flowers with yellow centers growing among thin green stems in an alpine meadow. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the delicate petals and the bright contrast of the blossoms.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 11/06/2026
Gentiana acaulis. Delicately blue, this stunning flower tells me the snow is finally gone and brighter days are coming. Summer is just around the corner. #GentianaAcaulis #AlpineFlowers #MountainFlora #SwissAlps #NaturePhotography #Wildflowers #MacroPhotography #SpringInTheAlps #BlueFlowers
A close-up photograph of two deep blue Gentiana acaulis flowers growing among green alpine grass. The petals show subtle gradients of blue with speckled patterns inside the throat. Soft natural light highlights the velvety texture of the blossoms while the background remains gently blurred, keeping the focus on the vivid color and delicate structure of the flowers.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 03/06/2026
Pulsatilla alpina. Delicate and softly hairy, often covering wide patches of alpine meadow. I love how these flowers seem to dance, following the rhythm of the wind, letting their slender stems shake their heads gently. #PulsatillaAlpina #AlpineFlowers #SwissAlps #MacroPhotography #Wildflowers
A close‑up photograph of three Pulsatilla alpina buds backlit by the sun, creating a starburst effect. The fine hairs on the stems and leaves glow in the light, while the background is softly blurred with dark trees and bright bokeh spots. The image highlights the delicate texture and natural beauty of this alpine species.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 02/06/2026
Soldanella alpina. As the snow melts from the higher meadows, countless flowers bloom at once — yet I’m always drawn to the fragile complexity of this very common little one. #SoldanellaAlpina #AlpineFlowers #MountainFlora #SwissAlps #MacroPhotography #Wildflowers #NaturePhotography
A close‑up photograph of a Soldanella alpina flower with delicate, fringed purple petals on slender stems. The background is softly blurred in green tones, highlighting the fragile structure and fine details of this common alpine species emerging after the snowmelt.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 13/05/2026
The pools, offering a wide variety of hues, are still maintained and worked with hand tools, following the old Inca tradition. It’s hard work, under a scorching sun at 3200 m of altitude, a daily routine that has barely changed in centuries #Peru #Cusco #SalarDeMaras #Maras #TravelPhotography #Andes
A person walks along a narrow wooden plank between terraced salt pools at the Salar de Maras in Peru. The basins show a range of colors from white to brown and yellow, reflecting different stages of salt crystallization. The worker carries a sack over one shoulder and holds a stick, moving through a landscape shaped by centuries‑old Inca salt‑harvesting traditions.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 12/05/2026
The Salar de Maras were already being harvested in the Inca era, and today people still use the same method, filling the pools with salty water and letting the sun work its magic. #Peru #Cusco #SalarDeMaras #Maras #TraditionalMethods #LandscapePhotography #TravelPhotography #Andes
A worker pushes a blue wheelbarrow along narrow paths between terraced salt pools at the Salar de Maras in Peru. The ponds vary in color from white to shades of beige and brown, showing different stages of salt crystallization. Stone ridges separate each basin, and the scene reflects the centuries‑old Inca method of filling the pools with salty water and letting the sun evaporate it to form salt crystals.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 10/05/2026
As a surprise within the already stunning landscapes of the Cusco region, the Salar de Maras appears like a mosaic of salty pools. Here, the sun slowly evaporates the water, leaving delicate salt crystals to be harvested, a centuries‑old tradition still alive today. #Peru #SalarDeMaras #Landscape
Aerial photograph of the Salar de Maras in the Cusco region of Peru, showing hundreds of terraced salt pools arranged in irregular geometric shapes along a hillside. The basins vary in tone from white to light brown depending on the salt concentration. The scene highlights the traditional method of evaporating water under the sun to harvest salt crystals.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 08/05/2026
Houston’s skyline may not be the most famous in the US, but strolling along the bayou walk, I’ve always found it quietly charming and unexpectedly beautiful. Don’t you think so ? #Houston #Texas #Cityscape #SkylinePhotography #TwilightPhotography #UrbanLights #BayouCity
Twilight photograph of the Houston skyline with tall, illuminated buildings rising behind a green park with trees and lampposts. The sky is a deep blue, and the mix of natural foreground and modern architecture creates a calm, evening city atmosphere.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 01/05/2026
Houston, traffic time. In a big city, the daily commute, especially at the end of a long day, demands patience. But for the photographer, this is when the light show begins. #Houston #Texas #Cityscape #TrafficPhotography #NightPhotography #UrbanLights #Skyline
Twilight photograph of Houston with elevated highways weaving through the foreground, filled with long light trails from heavy traffic. Streetlights and building lights illuminate the scene, while the skyline rises in the background under a sky shifting from orange to deep blue. The image captures the energy of the city’s evening commute.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 30/04/2026
Downtown Houston, in the heart of the bayous. It’s often after sunset, when the heat and heavy humidity finally ease, that we can wander the walks and enjoy the modern skyline. #Houston #Texas #Cityscape #NightPhotography #UrbanLights #Architecture #BayouCity
Nighttime photograph of downtown Houston seen from beneath a bridge lit with bright purple and blue lights. The illuminated structure frames the modern skyline in the background, with tall buildings reflecting in the water below. The scene captures the contrast between the glowing architecture and the warm city lights on a humid Texas evening.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 28/04/2026
In spring, you might find yourself alone in this ghost town, the wind your only companion. In that silence, you can feel the harshness of life in such a remote and high place. #Bodie #GhostTown #California #SierraNevada #BlackAndWhitePhotography #AbandonedPlaces #WesternHistory
Black‑and‑white photograph of a leaning, weathered wooden building in Bodie, a ghost town high in the Sierra Nevada. A broken wooden wagon sits in the foreground, with a few scattered structures and patches of snow on the hills behind. Dark, dramatic clouds fill the sky, emphasizing the isolation and the harshness of this remote place in spring, when the wind often feels like the only companion.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 17/04/2026
Old and high in the Californian Sierra Nevada, Bodie is an incredible ghost town. Once one of the largest cities in the state, time has now stopped here. It is the perfect place to witness the past, the lingering after‑effect of the gold rush. #Bodie #GhostTown #California #BlackAndWhite #Abandoned
Black‑and‑white photograph of an abandoned car in a dry, open landscape in Bodie, a ghost town high in the Sierra Nevada. Weathered wooden buildings stand in the background, with patches of snow on the ground and distant hills. Dramatic clouds fill the sky, enhancing the sense of isolation and the frozen‑in‑time atmosphere of this former gold‑rush town. This photograph was part of an exhibition in Athens, Greece, at the Blank Wall Gallery.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 16/04/2026
Witness of the past, still standing. Once welcoming the people of one of California’s largest towns, it is now a place where your imagination can wander freely. #Bodie #GhostTown #California #BlackAndWhitePhotography #LandscapePhotography #WesternHistory #DesertLight
Black‑and‑white photograph of an old wooden church standing in a dry, open landscape in Bodie, California. The weathered building has a steeple and bell tower, with a few other abandoned wooden structures scattered in the background. Dramatic clouds fill the sky, emphasizing the ghost‑town atmosphere and the sense of a preserved past.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 06/02/2026
That day felt unusual — I was moving between two heavy layers of clouds. The soft, filtered light gave the place a mysterious mood, transforming those modest mountains into something from a child’s fantasy tale. #MountainPhotography #SkiTouring #WinterMood #FrudayFeeling
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 13/04/2026
We were a couple of photographers that evening. Most left as soon as the sun slipped below the horizon. Only two of us stayed. And we were the ones who witnessed the colourful show ten minutes later… #SunsetPhotography #LandscapePhotography #MountainLight #NaturePhotography #GoldenHour #Wilderness
A mountain landscape at sunset seen from Olmsted Point in Yosemite National Park. Rugged granite peaks and forested slopes fall into shadow while vivid clouds glow in shades of pink, purple, and orange above. Half Dome is visible in the distance, silhouetted against the dramatic post‑sunset light.
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Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 10/04/2026
Yosemite, California. Late‑afternoon storms are classics here, often delivering dramatic sunsets. I tend to arrive early as I love the wait, hoping for the best light show. And what a reward when it happens. #Yosemite #California #SunsetPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhoto #SierraNevada
A fiery orange sky glows above a rocky landscape in Yosemite, with tall silhouetted trees standing against the intense sunset. The ground is dark, emphasizing the dramatic color gradient in the sky as storm clouds break open to reveal vivid light.
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