Standing Guard captures a rare and timeless moment in the Dolomites, far from crowded places. I found this scene while exploring remote corners of the mountains, drawn to the quiet strength of this solitary formation standing watch beneath the peaks. Using an ultra-wide perspective, I wanted to preserve the feeling I had in that moment: being close to the land, surrounded by depth, silence, and the raw presence of the wild. The result is a unique artwork where stone, light, and atmosphere come together in a way that feels both powerful and deeply still.

Jamil Slim

Standing Guard

Milford Sound on a rainy day feels like the world is whispering.
Rain, heavy clouds… then sudden light cutting through like a spotlight.
This print is one of those moments I brought back from New Zealand, a reminder that the mood is the magic.

Guardian of the Shore

In the quiet breath of an autumn morning in the Dolomites, this image was born from mist and stillness. Near the edge of a silent lake, fog drifted softly, veiling the landscape and dissolving its edges into a gentle uncertainty. The trees, standing in near-perfect symmetry, became both anchor and rhythm within the frame.

Captured in a single, intentional movement, the ICM technique transforms the scene into a visual meditation. The camera’s motion blurs form into feeling, allowing the forest to sway, as if breathing with the lake itself. What remains is not a literal place, but an atmosphere, a fleeting moment where balance, silence, and motion coexist.

This photograph is less about what the eye sees, and more about what the body remembers: the cold air on the skin and the quiet reverence of nature at dawn.

Whispers of the Painted Forest

At the edge of South Africa’s wild coastline, where the land exhales into the sea, this moment was born.

Jagged rocks rise like ancient sentinels, sculpted by wind and time, while the ocean threads its way between them with quiet force. The sunset softens the rawness, warm light brushing the stone, the sky dissolving into gentle tones, and the water becoming silk through long exposure. There is tension here, but also balance: strength and calm sharing the same breath.

This photograph is an invitation to pause. To feel the salt in the air, the low rumble of waves, the last light slipping beyond the horizon. It carries the energy of untamed places, those rare landscapes that remind us how small we are, and how alive we feel when facing something vast.

Printed and displayed, this image brings a sense of depth and quiet power into a space. A window toward the ocean. A reminder of wilderness, endurance, and the fleeting beauty of light at day’s end.

Times Of Tides

Standing on a rock, enveloped in the rhythm of nature while the river murmuring its ancient secrets nearby, I felt a profound connection. Breathing deeply under the rain in this sacred place, my heart raced with pure exhilaration. It was a deeply serene moment that reminded me: life, like the weather, is unpredictable and beautifully chaotic in its own way.

Moody Cirque

One morning, with a heart full of anticipation, I decided to pack my gear and head up into the mountains for an overnight trip. The moment I found my spot, I eagerly set up my tent, ate a simple meal, and settled in for an early night of sleep, excited for the adventures that awaited me.

At the crack of dawn, around 4am, I woke up, packed everything with quiet determination, and resumed my hike. As I wandered, searching for something special, I stumbled upon a breathtaking patch of flowers. Instantly captivated, I knew I had to abandon my original plan for this mesmerizing scene. The first light of sunrise gently caressed the petals, making them glow with an almost magical beauty. I stood there, in awe, feeling a deep connection to the serene and enchanting moment.

Dreamy Morning

Last summer, when I hiked to capture the Milky Way, I didn’t have enough time to get the shot during blue hour, though I was thrilled to be up there. So, last weekend, I decided to head back for sunset, this time equipped with an ultra-wide-angle lens. The image you see here was taken at 10mm, with a slight crop during post-processing. It’s actually a focus stack of three images since I was very close to the foreground.

Lake Of Reflection

On a long hiking day around Chamonix, eagerly exploring and seeking out unique and rare compositions, this view instantly captivated me with its lush. The sunset light painting Mont-Blanc and l’Aiguille du Midi in warm, golden hues was simply breathtaking, filling me with awe and joy.

Aiguillettes

The day began under a curtain of rain. I was drenched before the trail even started, yet something in me whispered that nature had a gift waiting.

 It was my first time at this location in the French Alps, and when I spotted this composition, I froze, jaw dropped at the moody beauty unfolding before me.

And then… the clouds revealed smiling faces (look at right side in the middle), as if the mountains themselves were offering comfort. I don’t remember the details of that day, but I remember the weight I carried. Life felt heavy. But we all keep walking, step by step, because somewhere ahead, beauty still waits for us.

This moment is now available as a fine art print, a reminder that even in the storm, the sky might smile back.

When Angels Smile

The unpredictable spring weather made it difficult to get the conditions I needed. The sky was often overcast, and my attempts didn’t quite meet my expectations until a few days ago. That morning, the air was cool, the light was just right, and a soft haze lingered in the distance.

When the sun finally reached the mountains, I had mere seconds, less than a minute, to capture the shot. The planet keep moving and time is fleeting; once it’s gone, it’s gone. This wasn’t about being in the right place at the right time. It was about creating that moment through numerous trials and relentless determination.

Location : French Alps, France

International Photography Awards : Honorable Mention In Category Fine Art Landscape

Morning Light

A Sunrise in front of the Mighty Aoraki, there is not place like this one.

Location : New Zealand

Australian Photographic Prize 2025 : Highly Recommended in Category: Nature

Mighty Aoraki

I drove three hours, four separate times, to get this shot.
The first attempt, it rained for three days straight when snow was forecast. The second time, the snow came overnight but turned to rain by 5 AM. The third time, winds were so strong they closed the bridges.

But I kept going back.
On the last attempt, I slept in my van while water leaked through the door seals. I was wringing out towels every thirty minutes. Around midnight, the rain turned to snow.
At 5:30 AM I made the first footprints down the trail to Tasman Glacier. New ice had spread across the lake. The whole scene snapped into place like it had been waiting.
I got my frames. By 11 AM it was already melting. By afternoon, every iceberg was gone. The scene erased like a secret the mountain only told me once.

You can find the full story here

Award Silver Winner Prix De La Photography De Paris 2025

Dreamy Ice

I hiked about 7 km and 1100 m of elevation gain in the hot sun, carrying a backpack weighing about 17 kg. It was very windy, and I was completely exposed to the elements. I stayed at the top for around three hours waiting for the perfect shot as the clouds moved quickly. These conditions allowed me to take many different compositions. After sunset, I made my way down the mountain with my headlamp all the way down.

Location: French Alps, France

International Photography Awards : Honorable Mention In Category Nature Panoramic

Peaky Peaky

On a moody morning in the French Alps, just before the rain began to fall, I captured a moment of profound beauty and serenity. The mountains were shrouded in fog and clouds, creating an ethereal atmosphere that felt like a scene from a dream. Waterfalls cascaded powerfully, swollen from the previous rains, their thunderous roar echoing through the misty air. This photograph is a testament to the raw and untamed majesty of nature, a fleeting glimpse of the sublime that I was fortunate enough to witness and preserve.

Moddy Falls

Fiordrest": for Forest of the Fiord.

Wild, savage, moody, foggy, unique, name it... There is no such place like this one!

Nothing can beat the feeling to be surrounded by the wilderness.

I had the privilege of exploring New Zealand for 14 unforgettable months, spending most of my time on the South Island, a land of untamed beauty and a dreamscape for landscape photographers and lovers of the wild.

This image was taken during a journey through Doubtful Sound, known in Māori as Patea, meaning “the place of silence.” A name that echoes the stillness and reverence one feels amidst its mist-laden waters and ancient cliffs.

Fiodrest

A magical light in Mt-Cook National Park. This image was taken at sunrise on a foggy and misty morning

Golden Haze

A fresh snowfall just dropped before sunset close to lake Pukaki, the last light popped out from the cloud and illuminated the place.

First Snow

View on a mountain range after a fresh snow jin Wanaka. It was cold, and very windy before the last light of the day set below these big clouds.

Higher

View on Mt-Sefton (Mt-Cook National Park) on a sunrise hike after spending days waiting for the rain to stop and the snow to start. The first light is hitting the peak just before the clouds and fog cover the area. It was a short window to get this capture.

Jamil Slim

collection: Fine Art

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