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The photograph combines wildlife portraiture with a classic Swiss mountain setting. Lake Thun lies within the Bernese Oberland and is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery for which the region is renowned.

About the Photograph

Print: #479   Location: Lake Thun, Switzerland

Original photograph by Chantelle Flores, captured during her adventures across 89 countries, documenting remarkable landscapes, cultures, and destinations from around the world.

Photographed beside Lake Thun Switzerland this image captures a wonderfully quiet encounter between wildlife water and the Swiss Alps.

A single white swan stands in the shallow water close to the shoreline. Behind it the enormous mountain landscape has been deliberately allowed to fall softly out of focus transforming the peaks into pale layers of blue and white.

The effect immediately establishes a sense of scale.

The swan is comparatively small within the Alpine environment yet its bright plumage and central position make it the unmistakable focal point.

One of the most beautiful details appears beneath the bird.

The still water creates an elongated reflection of the swan extending toward the bottom of the photograph. It introduces symmetry without making the composition feel formal and visually connects the bird to the lake surrounding it.

The pebbled shoreline adds another layer of texture between the smooth water and hazy mountains.

What makes this photograph particularly distinctive is its light.

Rather than the deep saturated blues often associated with Alpine photography the scene is rendered in an exceptionally soft high-key palette. White plumage pale blue mountains delicate water reflections and warm shoreline tones create an airy almost dreamlike interpretation of Switzerland.

Lake Thun is the largest lake in the Bernese Oberland and is known for its combination of clear water and expansive mountain views.

Here however the landscape becomes a backdrop rather than the primary subject.

The swan brings intimacy to an otherwise monumental environment.

Its relaxed posture contrasts with the immense mountain rising behind it while the reflection creates a moment of stillness within the scene. There is no dramatic action and that restraint is precisely what gives the photograph its atmosphere.

Viewed from across a room the image appears luminous and minimal.

Move closer and smaller details emerge — the swan's orange and black bill the texture of its feathers the scattered stones beneath the water and the gentle distortion within its reflection.

The result is a photograph about grace stillness scale and the quiet beauty of the Swiss landscape.

This photograph is offered as a genuine limited edition fine art print, created exclusively for collectors who value original travel photography and museum-quality craftsmanship.

✓ Limited edition fine art print.

✓ Certificate of Authenticity signed by Chantelle Flores.

✓ Individually numbered, for example 3/25.

✓ Museum-quality archival Epson Semi Gloss paper printed with archival pigment inks.

✓ Edition permanently limited to Small: 50 copies, Medium: 35 copies, Large: 20 copies, Statement: 10 copies.

Why You Will Love It

✓ Original wildlife photograph captured at Lake Thun Switzerland

✓ Graceful swan creates a strong yet peaceful focal point

✓ Beautiful natural reflection adds depth and symmetry

✓ Soft Swiss mountain backdrop gives the photograph a dreamlike quality

✓ Light blue white and neutral tones complement bright interiors

✓ Combines Alpine landscape photography with intimate wildlife portraiture

✓ Serene composition brings a sense of openness to a room

✓ Particularly beautiful in Scandinavian and minimalist spaces

✓ Works exceptionally well as a large statement artwork

✓ Genuine limited edition collectible photography

✓ Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity

Perfect For

✓ Swan lovers

✓ Bird photography collectors

✓ Switzerland travel enthusiasts

✓ Swiss Alps lovers

✓ Lake house interiors

✓ Contemporary living rooms

✓ Peaceful bedrooms

✓ Minimalist spaces

✓ Scandinavian interiors

✓ Modern offices

✓ Reading rooms

✓ Nature inspired homes

✓ Wildlife collections

✓ Alpine inspired interiors

✓ Gifts for nature lovers

Printing & Quality

Professionally produced on museum-quality archival Epson Semi Gloss paper using archival pigment inks selected for exceptional tonal detail and longevity. The printing process preserves the photograph's delicate highlights and subtle transitions between white pale blue and soft neutral tones while retaining detail within the swan's plumage and reflection.

Please Note

✓ Colors and tones may vary slightly between monitors and the finished artwork.

✓ Every limited edition artwork is professionally produced to order.

✓ Each piece is carefully inspected before shipping.

✓ Edition numbers are allocated according to the order in which pieces are sold.

Refund Policy

As every limited edition artwork is individually produced to order returns and exchanges cannot be accepted unless the artwork arrives damaged or defective.