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Olivier Steiner Photography

@osteinerphoto.com

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 · 10h ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2d ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 4d ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 5d ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 6d ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2w ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2w ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2w ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 4w ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 4w ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · last mo.

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · last mo.

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 · 2mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 2mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 3mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 3mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 3mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 3mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 3mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 3mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 3mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 4mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 4mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 6mo ago

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

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 4mo ago

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.

Olivier Steiner Photography @osteinerphoto.com · 4mo ago

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.