Captured around 1970, this photograph reflects Irving A. J. Lawres’ sensitivity to quiet, unposed moments. A small sailboat drifts calmly across the lake, its white sails catching soft Alpine light while the immense, snow-capped peaks rise in the distance. Lawres often composed scenes where scale itself becomes the story—where human activity sits gently within a vast landscape rather than competing with it.
The smooth water, delicate reflections, and cool Kodachrome hues lend the image a peaceful clarity. It invites viewers into a moment defined not by spectacle, but by balance, stillness, and the simple pleasure of moving with the wind.
Print on fine art paper from high-resolution scan of original Kodachrome 35mm color slide. Formatted to maintain original slide aspect ratio.
