Denver, Colorado photographer
Pradello, Italy Overlooking Lake Como And The Swiss Alps © Marni Mattner Photography
Lone Tree Near A Castle in Pian di Spagna By Lake Como © Marni Mattner Photography
View Of The Swiss Alps From Valletta, Italy Near Lake Como © Marni Mattner Photography
I spent three and a half weeks this spring in Premana, Italy, a small village at the end of the Valvarone Valley. It’s nestled in the Prealps just east of Lake Como, and is home to CAMP, a generations old family-run Italian climbing and technical adventure gear company that you may have seen in some of my other posts. It is also home to great traditions and wonderful people, a place where it is awe-inspiring to wander the streets cobblestone streets and mountain paths in the sunshine and rain.
Italian Village of Premana, View From Down Valley © Marni Mattner Photography
Premana, Italy from High in the Valley © Marni Mattner Photography
Foggy Forest Near Premana, Italy © Marni Mattner Photography
Ridgeline in Silhouette Near Premana, Italy © Marni Mattner Photography
View From Above Premana, Italy © Marni Mattner Photography
What better combination is there than travel and photography? I rode the telepherique to Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, France, strapped on my crampons and hiked to the Cosmique alpine hut for these incredible views of the mountains around Mont Blanc.
Mont Blanc, Chamomonix Skiiers © Marni Mattner Photography
Mont Blanc, Chamomonix Ridgeline near Aiguille du Midi © Marni Mattner Photography
Sunset near Mont Blanc in France © Marni Mattner Photography
Twilight near Mont Blanc in France © Marni Mattner Photography
Sunset near Aiguille du Midi in France © Marni Mattner Photography
Ridgeline Near Mont Blanc, France © Marni Mattner Photography
Hueco Tanks, TX is one of the best bouldering areas in the country. It’s a great winter destination for climbing, with sunny desert weather. Here are a few shots I took of the Cassin Domino bouldering crash pad, along with some of the local scenery.
Texas Trailer near El Paso © Marni Mattner Photography
Texas Oil © Marni Mattner Photography
Hueco Tanks, Texas Bouldering on North Mountain © Marni Mattner Photography
Hueco Tanks, TX Bouldering © Marni Mattner Photography
Tires Near the Mexican Border © Marni Mattner Photography
A wheel-gripping, icy drive through Colorado’s mountains rewarded me with these majestic views of Monarch Pass and Telluride, Colorado.
View from Monarch Pass © Marni Mattner Photography
Telluride, CO Mountains © Marni Mattner Photography
Alaska has unrivaled quiet beauty and sure adventure, two things that made me jump out of bed with the morning sun. These photos were taken in the back country near Seward, where I encountered golden eagles, a black bear crossing a stream, orca whales, sea lions and (to my surprise) jelly fish! Seward is surrounded by mountains, glaciers and dreamy clouds. Here’s to a Happy New Year filled with new beauty and new adventures!
Lost Lake in AK © Marni Mattner Photography
Alaska Mountain Landscape © Marni Mattner Photography
Fallen Tree Near Resurection Bay, Seward AK © Marni Mattner Photography
Alaskan Golden Eagle © Marni Mattner Photography
Seward, AK Overlooking Resurection Bay © Marni Mattner Photography
Winter has officially arrived in Colorado!
Lake City, Colorado Elk in Winter © Marni Mattner Photography
Lake City Mountain Top © Marni Mattner Photography
