530 West 25th Street, New York, NY
Etienne Vacher is a self-taught photographer from Normandy, France. He began to take pictures while traveling abroad as a tourist. Soon he shifted from a purely voyeuristic perspective to a more engaged investigation of the subject matter, capturing details and atmospheres from unexpected viewpoints. Citing Ansel Adams as his primary influence, Vacher favors wilderness scenes that show dramatic contrasts of shadows and colors: a mound of snow glistening in the dark, a ray of light cutting through the woods, a solitary swan under an overcast sky. Vacher lures the gaze away from our ordinary stupor, unveiling the inherent pathos of the natural world.
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Annecy, 2023
Hidden
Orange is the View, 2022
Split, 2023
I started taking pictures with my phone of landscapes around my home in Normandy or places I saw while on vacation. My initial experiences soon transformed into a more engaged exploration of the subject matter, as my awareness of my surroundings deepened. Inspired by the legendary Ansel Adams, I sought to capture the essence of nature in all its intricate details and compelling atmospheres.
Through my photos, I endeavor to divert the gaze from our mundane routines and unveil the hidden magic residing within nature’s embrace. I aim to evoke a sense of awe and wonder, encouraging viewers to pause and appreciate the subtle nuances that often go unnoticed.
