{"id":4932,"date":"2017-08-30T05:15:32","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T04:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/blog\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:26:45","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"taz_row taz_row_align-center\">\n<div class=\"taz_column-30 taz_column_align-justify\">\nYou can follow live here all of Samuel's latest news. He wishes, in all humility, to make you dream, breathe fresh air, awaken your senses and share emotions.\n<\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"taz_tabs taz_row\"><ul class=\"taz_tabs-tabsList taz_column-90\" role=\"tablist\"><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076990\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab taz_isActive\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2026<\/li><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076991\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2025<\/li><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076992\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2024<\/li><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076993\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2023<\/li><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076994\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2022<\/li><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076995\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2021<\/li><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076996\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2020<\/li><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076997\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2019<\/li><li id=\"taz_tabs-tab-20198076998\" class=\"taz_tabs-tab\" style=\"width:11.111111111111%\" role=\"presentation\">2018<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"taz_tabs-panelsList\"><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076990\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel taz_isActive\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>8 January 2026<\/h1>\n<h3>New film :<br \/>\n\"LILOU MAC\u00c9 - Cocreate with Life\"<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9pg8j5Js5j8&t=103s\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Lilou Mac\u00e9 - Cocreate with Life\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lilou-Miniature-Reseaux-Sociaux-EN.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over many years, we have discovered that the most beautiful journeys are not only geographical, but also internal. On this path, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/liloumace.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Lilou Mac\u00e9<\/a> is one of those people who have inspired us greatly.<\/p>\n<p>We had the immense pleasure of meeting her last September at her home in Lacanau and are delighted to present this new film-portrait to you today.<\/p>\n<p>For more than twenty years, Lilou has been exploring, questioning and sharing her insights through interviews with leading figures in personal development, spirituality and well-being. The author of more than 30 books, her interviews have accumulated over 100 million views on her YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>Like many of us, she has gone through periods of doubt, loss of direction and profound questioning, those moments when energy, clarity and confidence seem to elude us.<\/p>\n<p>This documentary offers an intimate look at the journey of this luminous and inspiring woman who has learned to transform her trials into levers for growth, to live a more authentic, aligned and deeply human life, which is what we all aspire to.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy spending time with Lilou.<\/p>\n<h4>FULL INTERVIEW:<\/h4>\n<p>We are also delighted to propose you the full 1 hour 45 minute interview with Lilou, which is extremely insightful and available on VOD on our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/ondemand\/lilouinterview\" rel=\"noopener\">Vimeo channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/ondemand\/lilouinterview\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Lilou Mac\u00e9 - Cocreate with Life\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/INTW-VOD-Newsletter-EN.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Discover her work on her various platforms:<\/p>\n<p>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Her website: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/liloumace.com\" rel=\"noopener\">liloumace.com<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Her bookstore: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lalibrairiedelilou.com<\" rel=\"noopener\">lalibrairiedelilou.com<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Lilou's TV: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lateledelilou.com\" rel=\"noopener\">lateledelilou.com<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Her YouTube channel : <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@LilouMacefr\" rel=\"noopener\">youtube.com\/@LilouMacefr<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Facebook : <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/LilouMacewebTV\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook.com\/LilouMacewebTV<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Instagram : <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/liloumace\" rel=\"noopener\">instagram.com\/liloumace<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>-----<\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for your support :<\/h4>\n<p>We would like to remind you that in order to produce and distribute our films independently and preserve an authentic message, we have chosen to do so through community support and donations.<\/p>\n<p>You can support us on the Tipeee and PayPal platforms or by bank transfer.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us on Tipeee\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Tipeee_EN.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us via Paypal\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Paypal_EN.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinesam.com\/films\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us by bank transfer\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton-Bank-Transfer.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many thanks for your contribution, whatever it may be, and please feel free to share this film if you enjoyed it.<\/p>\n<p>-----<\/p>\n<p>C\u00e9line and I are currently busy preparing our 2026 filming schedule. We have some exciting projects on the horizon, but I will tell you more about them in a future newsletter.<br \/>\nFor now, I would like to remind you that the following films, which are currently being edited, will be coming soon:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">On the agenda:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a talented musician who gave up everything to live his passion: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DixMilleOfficiel\" rel=\"noopener\">Romain Brouard<\/a><\/li>\n<li>and finally, a cheerful and tireless builder of earth-straw houses: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/habitatvegetal.com\/fr\/tom-rijven\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Rijven<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See you very soon for the release of these upcoming films.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, I wish you a wonderful winter and an excellent start to the new year.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"\/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/div><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076991\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>7th December 2025<\/h1>\n<h3>2026 workshop: programme is online<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>I am also pleased to announce that my summer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 photography workshop<\/a> programme is now online. There are some exciting new additions this year, which I look forward to sharing with you!<\/p>\n<p>This year, at the request of several participants in recent years, I am once again offering the famous and spectacular <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/workshop-bhr\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bernese Haute Route workshop<\/a>. Admittedly, this 5-day adventure requires a very good level of fitness, but for those who have already experienced or discovered some of my more accessible high-mountain workshops (such as the one at the Mont-Rose hut) and who feel ready to take on the next level with this unique course, now is your chance.<\/p>\n<p>I am also delighted to offer two brand new 2-day workshops:<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photomassif-du-muveran\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Muveran Massif<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photomassif-du-muveran\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB251015_024_2CH_ws.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This mid-mountain workshop combines field photography with an overnight stay at the Rambert hut and a half-day devoted entirely to post-processing and analysing your images.<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photo-cabane-tierbergli\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Tierbergli Hut<\/a>:<\/h4>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photo-cabane-tierbergli\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB201025_162_2NH-1.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This workshop in mid and high mountains is ideal as your first workshop in the high mountain environment.<\/p>\n<p>And then the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/\" rel=\"noopener\">workshop at the Monte Rosa hut<\/a> has become such a classic in recent years, both for its beauty and its accessibility, that it is obviously back on the programme.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you find something to suit you and, as always, I look forward to sharing one or more of these workshops with you, passing on my passion for the mountains and photography in a fun and friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>25 November 2025<\/h1>\n<h3>New film : \"An alternative JOURNALISM<br \/>\nwith Isabelle Alexandrine Bourgeois\"<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NGPxdnaq7xU\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"An alternative JOURNALISM\nwith Isabelle Alexandrine Bourgeois\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Isabelle-Bourgeois-Miniature-Reseaux-Sociaux-EN.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>C\u00e9line and I are delighted to present a new portrait, that of Isabelle Alexandrine Bourgeois, a Swiss journalist with a unique compass: Joy.<\/p>\n<p>This strength has accompanied her since childhood, enabling her to overcome many trials and transform them. After fifteen years travelling through war zones as a humanitarian worker, Isabelle came to a simple conclusion: the traditional media focus on anxiety and obscure the human greatness and solidarity she observed in the field.<\/p>\n<p>She made a radical decision: to create her own brand of journalism. She is committed to covering reality in its entirety, celebrating the beauty and greatness of humanity, while denouncing lies and injustices.<\/p>\n<p>A luminous portrait that shows that the heart and joy are the best sources for truly becoming sovereign over our existence.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the full interview (2 hours 20 minutes) is also available <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/ondemand\/isabellebourgeois\" rel=\"noopener\">on Vimeo VOD here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy discovering Isabelle's world, and please feel free to share her thoughts with those around you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">You can discover her work here:<\/p>\n<p>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planetevagabonde.com\" rel=\"noopener\">planetevagabonde.com<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/planetpositive.org\" rel=\"noopener\">planetpositive.org<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/isabellebourgeois.ch\" rel=\"noopener\">isabellebourgeois.ch<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/joyfortheplanet.org\" rel=\"noopener\">joyfortheplanet.org<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@planetevagabonde\" rel=\"noopener\">youtube.com\/@planetevagabonde<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>-----<\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for your support :<\/h4>\n<p>We would like to remind you that in order to produce and distribute our films independently and preserve an authentic message, we have chosen to do so through community support and donations.<\/p>\n<p>You can support us on the Tipeee and PayPal platforms or by bank transfer.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us on Tipeee\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Tipeee_EN.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us via Paypal\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Paypal_EN.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinesam.com\/films\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us by bank transfer\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton-Bank-Transfer.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many thanks for your contribution, whatever it may be, and please feel free to share this film if you enjoyed it.<\/p>\n<p>-----<\/p>\n<p>As snow falls on our beautiful mountains, we are hard at work editing our upcoming films.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">On the agenda:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> interviewer well known for her topics related to consciousness, well-being, spirituality, and personal development: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lateledelilou.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Lilou Mac\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n<li>a talented musician who gave up everything to live his passion: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DixMilleOfficiel\" rel=\"noopener\">Romain Brouard<\/a><\/li>\n<li>and finally, a cheerful and tireless builder of earth-straw houses: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/habitatvegetal.com\/fr\/tom-rijven\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Rijven<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See you very soon for the release of these upcoming films.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, I wish you a wonderful start to winter and happy preparations for the festive season.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>7th October 2025<\/h1>\n<h3>Look back at the Monte Rosa workshop<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250909_132_2CH.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From September 8 to 10, I held my <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/\" rel=\"noopener\">photography workshop at the Monte Rosa hut<\/a>, which I had the pleasure of sharing with six friendly and cheerful participants. This workshop is always very popular every year, and it is easy to understand why, given the legendary location and the exceptional landscapes it offers.<\/p>\n<p>A few days before the workshop, the unfavorable weather forecast threatened to compromise the event, but fortunately, it improved enough at the last minute for it to go ahead. Although this kind of changeable and unpredictable weather is always tricky to deal with for this type of workshop, it does at least have the advantage of guaranteeing interesting photographic conditions, and we were not disappointed on that front!<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"447\" style=\"width:447px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:6px\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250909_162_R.jpg\"\/><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"447\" style=\"width:447px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250908_032_R.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the first day of our hike to the Monte Rosa hut, we enjoyed overcast but dry weather, and the cloud cover was high enough to allow us to enjoy all the peaks. In the evening, the sky cleared up, allowing us to take some night shots under the full moon. A photo shoot like this at an altitude of 3,000 meters in such a setting: atmosphere guaranteed!<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" height=\"413\" style=\"height:413px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:6px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250909_107_R.jpg\"\/><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" height=\"413\" style=\"height:413px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250908_035_R.jpg\"\/><\/a><br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250908_013_2CH.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the morning of the second day, rain began to fall, so we stayed in the comfort of the hut, where I gave a presentation on various topics, such as composition\/framing and light, using a range of visual aids.<\/p>\n<p>Towards the end of the morning, the sky cleared to our delight, revealing a very photogenic atmosphere all around us. We headed to the Grenz Glacier as the peaks emerged one by one from the cloud cover and the sun broke through to add to the growing spectacle. We took advantage of a moment when the fog rolled in for our guide to demonstrate a crevasse rescue. The more courageous among us also had the pleasure of trying their hand at ice climbing.<\/p>\n<p>Very quickly, the sun returns and, with our cameras in hand, we continue to wander across the glacier, whose texture and patterns offer a wide variety of frames, each more original and aesthetic than the last.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250909_043_2CH-2.jpg\"\/><\/a><br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250909_089_2CH-2.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the morning of the third and final day, we were greeted by fog, but when it lifted, it revealed a spectacular landscape over the small pond where we had positioned ourselves 15 minutes from the hut to capture sunrise light.<\/p>\n<p>We encountered a few drops of rain on the final walk back to Zermatt, but in the end, this workshop provided us with an abundance of majestic and aesthetic experiences.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/#photos\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250909_125_R.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A big thank you to Nadia, Laura, Abdo, Quentin, Matthias, and Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric for their participation and good humor throughout the course, not to mention our guide <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/helyum.ch\/jerome-gottofrey\/\" rel=\"noopener\">J\u00e9r\u00f4me<\/a> for his tireless patience and professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>28 September 2025<\/h1>\n<h3>New film : \"Damien Dekarz - Gardener Transmitter\"<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UqklDmyCbU0&t=452s\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Damien Dekarz - Gardener Transmitter\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Damien-Dekarz-Miniature-Reseaux-Sociaux-EN.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What if one man could inspire thousands?<\/p>\n<p>Through our encounters with C\u00e9line and our latest films about nature, Damien Dekarz is one of the people who has touched us the most.<\/p>\n<p>This film tells the story of this modern-day \u201cgardener,\u201d who understood that the most beautiful harvest is that of shared knowledge. After leaving a job that no longer satisfied him, he turned his passion for nature into a mission: to teach everyone how to grow a vegetable garden or an food forest with as much autonomy as possible while respecting living things.<\/p>\n<p>His philosophy is simple: take care of the earth, take care of people, and share the riches. He does not define himself as perfect, but as a man who does his best.<\/p>\n<p>From his past as a market gardener to his role as an online educator, he proves to us that happiness is not a destination, but a path that we forge with humility, patience, and great generosity.<\/p>\n<p>C\u00e9line and I hope you enjoy discovering Damien's world, and please feel free to share this portrait with your friends and family.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">You can discover his work here:<\/p>\n<p>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.permacultureetc.com\" rel=\"noopener\">www.permacultureetc.com<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@permacultureetc\" rel=\"noopener\">www.youtube.com\/@permacultureetc<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>-----<\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for your support :<\/h4>\n<p>We would like to remind you that in order to produce and distribute our films independently and preserve an authentic message, we have chosen to do so through community support and donations.<\/p>\n<p>You can support us on the Tipeee and PayPal platforms or by bank transfer.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us on Tipeee\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Tipeee_EN.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us via Paypal\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Paypal_EN.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinesam.com\/films\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us by bank transfer\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton-Bank-Transfer.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many thanks for your contribution, whatever it may be, and please feel free to share this film if you enjoyed it.<\/p>\n<p>-----<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the summer, in addition to several photography workshops in the Swiss Alps, C\u00e9line and I spent a lot of time in the field working on our next films. We now have many hours of editing ahead of us over the coming months, and we are already looking forward to sharing these inspiring stories with you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">On the agenda :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a freelance journalist with a positive outlook on the world: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/isabellebourgeois.ch\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Isabelle Alexandrine Bourgeois<\/a><\/li>\n<li> interviewer well known for her topics related to consciousness, well-being, spirituality, and personal development: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lateledelilou.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Lilou Mac\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n<li>a cheerful and tireless builder of earth-straw houses: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/habitatvegetal.com\/fr\/tom-rijven\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Rijven<\/a><\/li>\n<li>and finally, a talented musician who gave up everything to live his passion: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DixMilleOfficiel\" rel=\"noopener\">Romain Brouard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See you very soon for the release of these upcoming films..<\/p>\n<p>Until then, I wish you a colorful autumn filled with beautiful light.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>26 July 2025<\/h1>\n<h3>Workshop Zermatt-Zinal: the images<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>Short feedback on the last <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photo-zermatt-zinal\/\">photo workshops<\/a> of the last 14th to 16th July, which took place on a new route, a traverse from Zermatt to Zinal via the Durant pass.<\/p>\n<p>We enjoyed ideal mountain conditions for this traverse, the second day of which was mainly on glacier. The light conditions at the first sunset and sunrise from the 3225m altitude of Arbenbiwak, where we spent our first night, were quite impressive and full of atmosphere. The unobstructed view of the north face of the Matterhorn put stars in our eyes (and our sensors!!).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">View of the Michabels on our approach walk to Arbenbiwak.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;padding:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250714_001_R-Panorama.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">At the foot of the Matterhorn on our approach walk to Arbenbiwak.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250714_010_R-3.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">Dusk on the Matterhorn from the Arbenbiwak.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250714_023_R-Panorama.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">First light on the Matterhorn from the Arbenbiwak.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250715_046_R-Panorama.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">First light on the Breithorn massif from the Arbenbiwak.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250715_067_R-Panorama.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">First light on the Breithorn massif from the Arbenbiwak.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250715_070_R-Panorama.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Before crossing the Durant pass, we climb the Hohw\u00e4ng glacier, which offers us a panoramic view of the Matterhorn and its neighbour, the Dent d'H\u00e9rens. A small gift before discovering the plunging view of the Mountet circus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">Matterhorn and Dent d'H\u00e9rens from the Hohw\u00e4ng glacier.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250715_083_R-Panorama.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>During our last sunset and sunrise from the Grand Mountet hut, we enjoyed rather cloudy conditions with low ceilings that cut off the summits of some of the 4000m peaks, but with a little patience, in the midst of this majestic atmosphere, the summits briefly revealed themselves to us to our great satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">A few seconds of coloured light on the summit of the Zinal Rothorn.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250715_093_R-Panorama.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;padding:0px;margin-botton:0px;font-size:80%\">The small team in front of the majestic circus of the Imperial Crown from the Grand Mountet hut.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin:0px;margin:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB250716_112_R-Panorama.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Adrien, Jonthan and Barnaby, the three participants in this magnificent crossing, for their good humour and enthusiasm over these three days.<br \/>\nAnd thanks to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/helyum.ch\/jerome-gottofrey\/\" rel=\"noopener\">J\u00e9r\u00f4me<\/a> for guiding us through these mountains with such class.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to seeing you on the next workshops together.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>18 July 2025<\/h1>\n<h3>New Film : \"Blue in the Eyes\"<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VCAhylDvy8s&t=126s\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Bleu dans les Yeux\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Michele-Polak-Miniature-Reseaux.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>C\u00e9line and I are delighted to unveil a new portrait that will immerse you in blue through the artistic eyes of Mich\u00e8le Polak.<\/p>\n<p>This Dutch photographer, whom we met a few weeks ago in Bergen aan Zee (Netherlands), has always had art as a thread running through her life, an art that was even, at one point in her life, a real life-saving refuge.<\/p>\n<p>As professional photographers ourselves for over 15 years, her story, in which art and photography are so intimately intertwined, gave us the opportunity to discover a new visual and inner approach.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy discovering Mich\u00e8le's world.<\/p>\n<p>You can discover and follow her work on Instagram here:<\/p>\n<p>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.instagram.com\/debergenseboekenkast\/\" rel=\"noopener\">www.instagram.com\/debergenseboekenkast\/<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.instagram.com\/polak_allender\/\" rel=\"noopener\">www.instagram.com\/polak_allender\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for your support (Tipeee \/ PayPal) :<\/h4>\n<p>We would like to remind you that in order to produce and distribute our films independently and preserve an authentic message, we have chosen to do so through community support and donations. You can support us on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\">Tipeee<\/a> and <\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\">Paypal<\/a> platforms.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us on Tipeee\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Tipeee.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us via Paypal\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Paypal.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you very much for your contribution, whatever it may be, and don\u2019t hesitate to share this film if you liked it.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards<br \/>\nSam et C\u00e9line<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" style=\"width:180px;margin-left: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-Artiste-Ce\u0301line-blanc-sur-fond-transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>16 April 2025<\/h1>\n<h3>New film : \"Passing On The Beauty Of Life\"<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4Z6jsHg6RJs&t=133s\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Passing On The Beauty Of Life\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miniature-Herve-reseaux-FR.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today we are delighted to take you on a journey into nature, to meet the living with Herv\u00e9 Coves, an agronomic engineer committed to the farming world, who invites us, as we stroll through his wonderful forest garden, to a deep introspection into our relationship with the earth.<\/p>\n<p>Like a poem, he guides us towards an intimate exploration of this essential link, reminding us that nature is much more than a resource, and that it teaches us to love and accept the cycle of life.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Herv\u00e9 en cours de rempotage\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP_8726-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Faced with a world sometimes disconnected from its roots, Herv\u00e9 pleads for a return to the sacred sense of our place within living things.<\/p>\n<p>This film is also an invitation to contemplate and pass on this vital connection, revealing the intrinsic beauty of the life that carries us. This is what Herv\u00e9 likes to remind us with his simple yet evocative maxim: \"Life is Beautiful.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Herv\u00e9 dans sa for\u00eat\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP9068.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for your support (Tipeee \/ PayPal) :<\/h4>\n<p>We would like to remind you that in order to produce and distribute our films independently and preserve an authentic message, we have chosen to do so through community support and donations. You can support us on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\">Tipeee<\/a> and <\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\">Paypal<\/a> platforms.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us on Tipeee\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Tipeee.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us via Paypal\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Paypal.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you very much for your contribution, whatever it may be, and don\u2019t hesitate to share this film if you liked it.<\/p>\n<p>We wish you all a wonderful viewing experience and a pleasant spring.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards.<br \/>\nSam et C\u00e9line<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" style=\"width:180px;margin-left: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-Artiste-Ce\u0301line-blanc-sur-fond-transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>12 March 2025<\/h1>\n<h3>New film : \"Sowers of Life and Consciousness\"<\/h3>\n<p>Dear friends,<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4Hv1gvDdZJc\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Sowers of Life and Consciousness\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miniature-Reseaux-Ananda-Kokopelli.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nDear all,<\/p>\n<p>With spring just around the corner and many gardeners, market gardeners and other growers preparing their new seeds, C\u00e9line and I are delighted to present our latest film <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4Hv1gvDdZJc\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Sowers of Life and Consciousness\u2019<\/a> with Ananda Guillet, President of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kokopelli-semences.fr\/fr\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Kokopelli<\/a> association.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of biodiversity, seeds are much more than just seeds. They are the foundation of our diet, the vital link that unites us to the Earth.<\/p>\n<p>But today the subject of seeds and the challenges they face in the face of the agri-food industry plunge us into a global issue with major stakes for humanity.<\/p>\n<p>In the midst of this worrying situation, there are positive actions that offer hope.<\/p>\n<p>It was on our way to Morocco at the end of 2023, via Ari\u00e8ge (France), that we discovered <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kokopelli-semences.fr\/fr\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Kokopelli<\/a>, an association dedicated to the protection and distribution of reproducible organic seeds free of rights.<\/p>\n<p>Fascinated by the strength and beauty of this movement, we wanted to meet Ananda Guillet, President of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kokopelli-semences.fr\/fr\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Kokopelli<\/a> and a fervent defender of life itself. Through his personal and professional accounts, we explore the challenges of agroecology, seed and food autonomy, a new agricultural paradigm, organic market gardening, food crops and local and international solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>This film is an invitation to rediscover the beauty and richness of our living heritage, to understand the challenges of preserving it, and to commit to a future in which biodiversity is respected.<\/p>\n<p><i>(Please note that this film was neither sponsored nor commissioned by Kokopelli and is the result of our own initiative).<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Reproductible seeds\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0733-signe.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for your support (Tipeee \/ PayPal) :<\/h4>\n<p>We would like to remind you that in order to produce and distribute our films independently and preserve an authentic message, we have chosen to do so through community support and donations. You can support us on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\">Tipeee<\/a> and <\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\">Paypal<\/a> platforms.<\/p>\n<p><font style=\"font-weight: bold;text-decoration: underline;\">15% for \"Seeds Without Boundaries\" :<\/font><\/p>\n<p>For donations linked to Kokopelli, we undertake to donate 15% of your donation to their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.kokopelli-semences.fr\/presentation-ssf\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cSeeds Without Boundaries\u201d<\/a> initiative. Please specify \u2018SSF\u2019 in your message.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us on Tipeee\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Tipeee.jpg\"\/><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support us via Paypal\" width=\"150\" style=\"width:150px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bouton_SoutenezNous_Paypal.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you very much for your contribution, whatever it may be, and don\u2019t hesitate to share this film if you liked it.<\/p>\n<p>We wish you all a pleasant spring, and successful seeding!<br \/>\nWarm regards.<\/p>\n<p>Sam et C\u00e9line<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" style=\"width:180px;margin-left: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-Artiste-Ce\u0301line-blanc-sur-fond-transparent.png\"><br \/>\n<\/div><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076992\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>29th December 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>2025 Photo workshops: dates online + something new<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>I am pleased to announce that the list of my <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 photo workshops<\/a> and their dates are finally online, this time with something new (see below).<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stages-photos\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Photo session during Zermatt-Zinal workshop\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB240704_091_R.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Workshops in the field<\/h4>\n<p>This year, I am offering you 3 workshops in the field:<\/p>\n<p><font style=\"font-weight:bolder;font-size:150%;\">One in the middle mountains:<\/font><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-gastlosen\/\" rel=\"noopener\">1 day - Gastlosen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><font style=\"font-weight:bolder;font-size:150%;\">Two in the high mountains:<\/font><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-mont-rose\/\" rel=\"noopener\">3 days - Mont-Rose<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photo-zermatt-zinal\/\" rel=\"noopener\">3 days - Zermatt-Zinal traverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Photo session during Zermatt-Zinal workshop\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB240722_011_R.jpg\"\/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Photo session during Zermatt-Zinal workshop\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB240723_146_R.jpg\"\/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h4>New: Image Analysis and Post-Processing<\/h4>\n<p>In recent years, many of you have asked me to offer you a complement to the field shooting workshops in order to address the analysis of your images and their post-processing. This is now done, and I therefore have the great pleasure of offering you a full workshop dedicated specifically to this.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-analyse-et-post-traitement\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the Image Analysis and Post-Processing workshop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Two dates are available, July 26th and September 13th.<\/p>\n<p>Note that you can combine a field workshop and this post-processing workshop at a preferential price. Click on the links below for more details.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-gastlosen-analyse-et-post-traitement\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Gastlosen + Post-Processing<\/a><br \/>\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photomassif-du-mont-roseavec-analyseet-post-traitement\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Monte-Rosa + Post-Processing<\/a><br \/>\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-phototraversee-zermatt-zinal-analyse-et-post-traitement\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Zermatt-Zinal + Post-Processing<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/contact\/\">contact me<\/a> if you have any question regarding these workshops.<\/p>\n<p>Au plaisir de vous acceuillir lors d'une ou plusieurs de ces journ\u00e9es.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>9th October 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>Autumnal News<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>As the flamboyant colours of autumn begin to decorate our landscapes, I'm delighted to bring you the latest news about my various activities.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">New short film<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 6px;\">BERNARD BERTRAND - Dare to live differently<\/h4>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LxMWm0u7GjI\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"BERNARD BERTRAND - Dare to live differently\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miniature-Reseaux-Bernard.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Who has not dreamt of living in perfect harmony with themselves and others?<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">C\u00e9line<\/a> and I are delighted to present our new short film about Bernard Bertrand.<\/p>\n<p>With simplicity and sincerity, he has opened the door to his garden, which is more universal than secret, and is taking us on a journey, his journey, of a very inspiring life that opens up a whole field of possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Bernard has always been deeply connected to Mother Earth, and his simple lifestyle has always been close to nature. His hands, expert in basketry and woodwork, bear witness to an ancestral know-how. For him, self-sufficiency is much more than an ideal; it's a way of life that allows him to maintain his freedom. Founder of the publishing house <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.terran.fr\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Terran<\/a> and editor-in-chief of the magazine <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leliencreatif.fr\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00ab Le Lien Cr\u00e9atif \u00bb<\/a> (The Creative Link), a benchmark in the field of wild basketry, Bernard is a true transmitter of knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>We met him in his haven of peace in the Pyrenees, a veritable sanctuary where every plant and every tool tells a story. As we chatted, we felt the energy of this passionate man. He generously shares his lifestyle based on permaculture principles, as well as his expertise in vegetable gardening, which he has been cultivating for as long as he can remember.<\/p>\n<p>These encounters remind us that we can all live our dreams, and that the earth nourishes more than just our bodies - it nourishes our souls too.<br \/>\nWe hope you enjoy meeting Bernard and that he touches you as much as he touched us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:60px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LxMWm0u7GjI\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">View the short film<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<h4>Supporting these positive and inspiring stories<\/h4>\n<p>If you would like to support us in our video projects so that we can continue to share new, positive and inspiring stories, you can do so at any time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>by sharing the video, for example with your community, friends and family<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fr.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowdfunding support on Tipeee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=4ZNP8V6Z4NHMJ\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowdfunding support on Paypal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our warmest thanks for your support.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Exhibition<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 6px;\">Salamandre Festival 25-27 Oct.<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/exhibitions-and-conferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Matin Parfait\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP005563-hr.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 0px;font-style: italic;color:white;font-weight: bold;\">\u00ab Perfect Morning \u00bb<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;\">Portjenhorn, Valais, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, the famous <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salamandre.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Salamandre magazine<\/a> organises a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.festival-salamandre.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">nature festival<\/a> during which a variety of conferences, films, exhibitions and shows are held on the theme of nature. As co-author of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#alpes\" rel=\"noopener\">book \"ALPES\"<\/a> published by La Salamandre, this year I have the honour of being invited to exhibit my photographs of the Swiss Alps.<\/p>\n<p>I will also have the opportunity to present two of the photographs exhibited as part of the One story, one image\u2019 series. I will be presenting each of these photographs for 5 minutes in the large screening room just before the films start. These two events will take place on Friday 25 October at 2.05pm and on Saturday 26 October at 1pm.<\/p>\n<p>I will be present at the exhibition during the 3 days of the festival and I look forward to seeing you there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:60px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/exhibitions-and-conferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">More about the exhibition<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.festival-salamandre.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">Festival's website<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Madani<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 6px;\">His oasis in the desert devastated by the waters !<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">When nature puts us to the test<\/h4>\n<p>You remember <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8TiHiWul4CY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madani<\/a>, this former nomad who achieved the impossible by creating an oasis in the heart of the desert, and whose video we published a few months ago?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8TiHiWul4CY\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"MADANI, lhe man who greened the desert\" width=\"500\" style=\"width:500px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Video-MADANI-Miniature.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>His story touched us all. His determination to green the desert was a great source of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, we have learned that in recent weeks, devastating rains have destroyed much of what he had spent so many years building. Madani and his wife A\u00efcha are appealing for help, and would like to invite anyone who would like to come and help them rebuild their place in exchange of free hospitality in their permaculture oasis.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right:15px;height:373px\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madani-1.jpeg\"\/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right:15px;height:373px\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madani-2.jpeg\"\/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height:373px\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Madani-3.jpeg\"\/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h4>To get in touch with them :<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Facebook : <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/madani.hanana\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/madani.hanana<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Madani's phone : +212 655-105945<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Book MAJESTICS 2nd edition<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#majestics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Book MAJESTICS 2nd edition\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/MAJESTICS-2-3D-gauche-1500x1000px.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My book <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#majestics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAJESTICS<\/a> has been out of print for a long time now, but in the last few days I have found 10 copies that were well hidden in my stock!!!<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0px;\" >So here's one last chance to get your hands on it :\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:60px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/online-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy MAJESTICS 2e edition<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>I wish you all a wonderful autumn, and lots of beautiful light!<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>28th September 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>Special Offer -50% Before Departure<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinesam.com\/stock-sam\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" alt=\"Gallery stock Sam\" title=\"Gallery stock Sam\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/simulation-inte\u0301reur-pano.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>In a few weeks' time, C\u00e9line and I will have packed our suitcases and our photo\/video equipment will be ready to capture new wonders in Sri Lanka and India.<\/p>\n<p>During these few months of travel, we will once again be putting all our sensitivity and senses to the service of sharing positive and inspiring stories through new videos. As mentioned in our previous communications, this is a new step in our creative journey, which we look forward to unveiling to you all along the journey.<\/p>\n<p>Before we leave, we are delighted to offer you the following<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 200%;font-weight: bold;text-align: center;margin-bottom:0px;\">Special Offer<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 150%;font-weight: bolder;text-align: center;margin-top:0px;\">-50%<sup>*<\/sup> off<br \/>\non all our fine art prints in stock !<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">It is the perfect opportunity for you to acquire one or more of our prints before the festive season, and at the same time to support this new video work. By purchasing a print, not only are you enriching your home, but you are also enabling us to continue creating and sharing inspiring content, while taking you on a vicarious journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;\">This special offer is <font style=\"font-weight: bold;\">available until 24th October 2024<\/font>, in order to give us time to send you the print(s) before we leave at the beginning of November.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;font-size: 90%;\">(* Excluding postage)<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinesam.com\/stock-celine\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" alt=\"Gallery stock C\u00e9line\" title=\"Gallery stock C\u00e9line\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:10px;padding:10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stock-ce\u0301line-1.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:60px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/celinesam.com\/stock-celine\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover all available prints from C\u00e9line<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinesam.com\/stock-sam\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" alt=\"Gallery stock Sam\" title=\"Gallery stock Sam\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:10px;padding:10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stock-sam-1.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:60px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/celinesam.com\/stock-sam\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover all available prints from Samuel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To reserve your print :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send us an email to info@celinesam.com or sam@samuelbitton.com<\/li>\n<li>Or call us on +41 79 835 35 45 or +41 79 968 58 55<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will be sure to keep you up to date with the progress of our video projects, and to share a few anecdotes and live images from Asia as we meet and discover new wonders.<\/p>\n<p>We wish you some beautifull autumnal lights.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel and C\u00e9line<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" style=\"width:160px;margin-left: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-Artiste-Ce\u0301line-blanc-sur-fond-transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>16th September 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>2025 Swiss Alps Calendar<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 edition of my traditional Swiss Alps calendar is now available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/online-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/calendars\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"2025 Swiss Alps Calendar\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Calendrier2025_GrandVista_3D.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">2025 Swiss Alps Calendar<\/p>\n<p>For this edition, the cover image was captured from the H\u00e4rdernagrat above the small village of Bettmeralp in the Valais. It shows a trail of animals in the fresh winter snow, inviting us to come and admire the mountains of the Upper Valais in the background, bathed in the shimmering light of the rising sun.<\/p>\n<p>As for the other images in the calendar, this year you will be accompanied by the Grand Chavalard (Valais), the Mol\u00e9son (Fribourg), the Matterhorn (Valais), the Lacs de Fen\u00eatre (Valais) and the Gastlosen (Fribourg\/Bern), the Pierre Avoi (Valais), the Sigriswilgrat (Bern), the Rubli (Vaud), the Weisshorn - Zinal Rothorn - Ober Gabelhorn trio (Valais), the San Bernardino Pass (Grisons), and finally the Mischabel (Valais). Once again, you will be able to travel all over the Swiss Alps all year round.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/calendars\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"The 12 months\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP_Calendrier_AlpesSuisses_2025_59x29-tous-les-mois.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">The 12 months<\/p>\n<p>You can find all the details of the calendar <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/calendars\/\" rel=\"noopener\">by clicking here<\/a>. To order, simply click on the button below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:60px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/online-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy 2025 Swiss Alps Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are a member of the Swiss Alpine Club, don't forget that you can also buy it directly from the SAC online shop and benefit from a special member's discount.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you enjoy discovering it, and I wish you a very good start of autumn.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>23 May 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>New vid\u00e9o<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">C\u00e9line<\/a> and I are once again delighted and excited to present our new short film: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QUJjmULJhBk\" rel=\"noopener\">\"YOUSSEF, a heart for nomads\"<\/a>, shot in Morocco last December.<\/p>\n<p>This film reveals the portrait of a man with a big heart, Youssef Ait Bahadou, in love with his native land, the Moroccan desert. He introduces us to the lives of a number of nomadic families and the kind actions he takes to support them. A beautiful lesson in life.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the video includes English subtitles (to be activated in the YouTube settings when viewing).<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QUJjmULJhBk\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Youssef, un coeur pour les nomades\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miniature-Youssef-COMM-EN.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A big thank you to our friends Pierre Rapey, Max, Fred and Scott, who helped us with their proofreading and advice, and to all of you who will be sharing and spreading this new story.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Support (Tipeee)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through these inspiring and humane stories, we hope to bear witness to a positive world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To produce and distribute our films independently and preserve an authentic message, we have chosen to do so through the principle of community support. To this end, we have created a page on the famous plaform <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\">Tipeee (en.tipeee.com\/celinesam)<\/a> so that you can support us by becoming a co-creator.<\/p>\n<h4>Our approach :<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-right:30%;margin-left: 30%;font-size: 130%;font-style: italic;\"> A symphony of positivity:<br \/>\nwhen photography and video celebrate the stories of inspiring people full of humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Off the beaten track, C\u00e9line and I are two photographers and video-makers with a passion for the beauty of the world and the infinite diversity of its cultures. Our lives and our travels across the globe have opened our eyes to the challenges facing modern society, but also to the countless positive initiatives that are blossoming here and there, like suns in the night..<\/p>\n<p>Far from the media spotlight, these inspiring stories, full of hope and courage, deserve to be shared and celebrated. That is why we have decided to put our art at the service of optimism and beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Through this work, we want to bring to life these agents of change, these everyday heroes who are working for a better world.<\/p>\n<h4>Why are we on Tipeee ?<\/h4>\n<p>Our mission: to make the power of positive stories accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>As our videos are self-financed, we like the idea of being able to share this initiative to make it sustainable. You can contribute to this venture by making a financial contribution. To do this, we have chosen the famous plateform <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\">Tipeee<\/a> (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" rel=\"noopener\">en.tipeee.com\/celinesam<\/a>). This enables us to accept your help either in the form of spontaneous donations or monthly payments.<\/p>\n<p>Every contribution, whatever it is, will be precious and will enable us to continue making these short films.<\/p>\n<p>We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.tipeee.com\/celinesam\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_button taz_small\" rel=\"noopener\">I want to support<br \/>\nthese positive stories<br \/>\nand become a co-creator<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:150px;margin-top:5px\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/tipeee_logo_black.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is time for me to wish you an excellent viewing and I look forward to your feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>23 May 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>Video about my photo workshops<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>I invite you to watch this short video that gives an overview of the photo workshops that I offer since 2010.<\/p>\n<div class=\"taz_videoWrapper\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i1LbZqsf-Ck?si=fIpyG77at2tvNkkY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Full course details are available <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that there are still a few places available on the Monte-Rosa workshop, in the Zermatt valley, which will take place from 22 to 24 July.<br \/>\nI look forward to sharing these magnificent moments in our majestic mountains with you.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>30 April 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>New video \"MADANI\"<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>In my last newsletter on 21 February, I told you that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">C\u00e9line<\/a> and I were in the middle of preparing a video which we shot in Morocco during our last trip back in December.<\/p>\n<p>We are delighted to finally be able to present this video titled \"MADANI, the man who greens the desert\", the fruit of a warm and touching encounter.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0jeCYaczav4ec7GWvevU1g\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Madani, the man who greens the desert\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:0px;border-radius: 2%;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Video-MADANI-Miniature.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-right:10%;margin-left:10%;font-style: italic;\">In the heart of the Sahara, where the sun scorches the sand and shade is but a memory, stands an unexpected haven of greenery: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/oasis-sourcedevie.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Oasis Source de Vie<\/a> (Oasis Source of Life). Behind this extraordinary oasis is a man of unshakeable will, Madani Hanana.<br \/>\nThis former Saharan nomad has turned his dream into reality. His story is a message of hope, inspiration and a symbol of resilience. It shows us that great things can be achieved with patience, perseverance, creativity and a deep respect for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank Pierre Rapey, who supported and advised us with great skill and generosity during the editing process, as well as Leentje Van Doorslaer of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kokopelli-semences.fr\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Kokopelli association<\/a> thanks to whom we met Madani. We also want to thank our friends Max, Vincent and Fred for giving us one last careful look before publication.<\/p>\n<p>To support us in these video projects and encourage these positive stories, we invite you to share this video with your family, friends and acquaintances.<\/p>\n<p>Morocco and its bewitching desert have not finished inspiring us, as the next video currently being edited will once again bear witness to a story full of beauty and humanity.<\/p>\n<p>But for now, all that's left for me to do is wish you a good viewing, and I look forward to your feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>21 February 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>Spring offer<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<h4>-40% on all our fine art prints in stock:<\/h4>\n<p>In order to celebrate the arrival of spring, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">C\u00e9line<\/a> and I are delighted to be able to offer you, once again this year, the chance to acquire our prints in stock at an exceptional price of -40% (and less for some), excluding postage and packing.<\/p>\n<p>You can discover all the prints available from the links below.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border:none;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"taz_button taz_large taz_right\"onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/celinesam.com\/stock-celine\/','_self')\"><span>Stock C\u00e9line<\/span><\/button><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"taz_button taz_large taz_left\"onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/celinesam.com\/stock-sam\/','_self')\"><span>Stock Sam<\/span><\/button><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Stock C\u00e9line\" width=\"200\" style=\"width:200px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stock-ce\u0301line.png\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Stock Sam\" width=\"200\" style=\"width:200px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/stock-sam.png\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>-10% on all new fine art print orders:<\/h4>\n<p>If you cannot find what you are looking for in our stock, we are also pleased to offer you a 10% discount on all new orders.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border:none;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\">\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"taz_button taz_large taz_right\"onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\/fullscreen\/galeries\/','_self')\"><span>Galleries C\u00e9line<\/span><\/button><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"taz_button taz_large taz_left\"onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/galleries\/','_self')\"><span>Galleries Sam<\/span><\/button><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 150%;font-style: italic;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\">This offer is valid until 21 March 2024.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Tirage d'art pour agr\u00e9menter votre int\u00e9rieure\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/simulation-inte\u0301reur-pano-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Note that we have a permanent photos exhibition at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letempsdevivre.ch\/restaurant\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Temps de Vivre retaurant<\/a> in Mayens-de-Chamoson (Switzerland), as well as the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yveshohl.ch\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Yves Hohl tea-room<\/a> at Isle (Switzerland).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Expo \u00e0 la confiserie\/tea-room Yves Hohl (l'Isle, Suisse)\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3869.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Exhibition at the Yves Hohl tearoom (Isle, Switzerland)<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>15 February 2024<\/h1>\n<h3>Back from travelling<\/h3>\n<p>Dear all,<\/p>\n<p>Having just returned from our trip to Morocco, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">C\u00e9line<\/a> and I are now in the post-production phase. The last three months have been very busy, and our presence on the web has been discreet, being very focused on the two video subjects we made on location, in addition to our various photographic works.<\/p>\n<p>When we are travelling, it is always hard to sit back and relax behind our computer screen as beautiful stories and encounters unfold before our eyes, just waiting to be shared.<\/p>\n<p>So these are, in a nutshell, the various projects we are currently working on, and which we cannot wait to share with you, as well as some other fresh news from our photographic activities.<\/p>\n<p>The first story that we have shot is about the life of a desert guide, Youssef Ait Bahadou, whom we met 4 years ago at the gateway to the desert, in Merzouga to be precise, and who touched us deeply with his great philosophy of life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Youssef, contemplating the dunes of Erg Chebbi, a land so dear to his heart\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP_3484-photo.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Youssef, contemplating the dunes of Erg Chebbi, a land so dear to his heart<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"One of the nomad camps supported by Youssef\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP7525.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">One of the nomad camps supported by Youssef<\/p>\n<p>For several years now, Youssef has been supporting nomadic desert families, with whom he has forged a very strong bond. His support encompasses various essential aspects of life: building wells, access to health and education, and so on. He will share with us these intimate and touching moments with these families and take us to the heart of this nomadic life that is becoming increasingly difficult to perpetuate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Sunset light around one of the nomad camps supported by Youssef.\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB231208_254_2CH.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Sunset light around one of the nomad camps supported by Youssef.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"One of the nomad women shows us her collection of medicinal plants\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP7207.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">One of the nomad women shows us her collection of medicinal plants<\/p>\n<p>For our second story, we travelled along the edge of the Moroccan desert, bordering Algeria, to M'hamid el Ghizlane, the last village before the Sahara, 52 days' walk from Timbuktu (Mali), according to the village's ancient wall inscriptions.<\/p>\n<p>Here, it was Madani and his wife A\u00efcha who opened their door to us at their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/oasis-sourcedevie.com\/?PagePrincipale\" rel=\"noopener\">Oasis Source de vie\"<\/a> (Source of Life Oasis). We got in touch with them after a visit to the French seed company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kokopelli-semences.fr\/fr\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Kokopelli<\/a>, who told us that Madani was one of the many people they support around the world as part of their \"Seeds without Borders\" project, which aims to give farmers access to reproducible seeds and thus help them regain their autonomy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Madani, in the labyrinth of alleyways of the old Kasbah of M'hamid\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP4242.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Madani, in the labyrinth of alleyways of the old Kasbah of M'hamid<\/p>\n<p>Madani, a former nomad, recently called on them to help him re-green a piece of land in the middle of the dunes in order to become as self-sufficient as possible from a food point of view, thanks to a permaculture approach.<\/p>\n<p>We are both in awe of his commitment, creativity and ingenuity in creating living ecosystems, desalinating water, setting up irrigation systems, installing shaded areas to protect the soil and plants, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside his permaculture project, Madani and his wife A\u00efcha continue to work tirelessly to develop this serene setting for welcoming travellers, with whom he shares his knowledge and experience of permaculture and other well-being-oriented activities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Madani harvests its delicious dates\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3910.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Madani harvests its delicious dates<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"Oasis source de vie, un endroit enchanteur pour se ressourcer au coeur du d\u00e9sert.\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3803.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">\"Oasis Source of life\", an enchanting place to recharge your batteries in the heart of the desert<\/p>\n<p>So it is with great pleasure, but also a great deal of nostalgia, that we are currently taking a virtual look back at these two magnificent encounters to finalise the editing and, we hope, extract some wonderful testimonials.<\/p>\n<p>For the moment, this video and photographic work is entirely self-founded. We're thinking about setting up a crowdfunding platform that would enable us to continue making these films on inspiring and positive subjects in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<p><\/div><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076993\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>20 November 2023<\/h1>\n<h3>Ladakh by bicycle<\/h3>\n<p>Dear All,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"A contemplative pause in front of Lake Pangong\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230806_099_R2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Contemplative pause in front of Lake Pangong<\/p>\n<p>At the time of my <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/6edr8.r.a.d.sendibm1.com\/mk\/mr\/sh\/OycXxko2a8zXNWXpOMjKBQvr\/-t6FIyCXFzts\" rel=\"noopener\">last newsletter<\/a>, I was about to embark on a long cycling loop on the bumpy but oh so magnificent roads of Ladakh. It was a rich experience in so many ways. Although I truly enjoyed this way of travelling, it didn't fail to confront me with a number of challenging difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>Riding to the rhythm of your legs and the \"song of the wheels\" (to use Claude Marthaler's famous book title), being constantly in the fresh air, finding myself alone pedalling through landscapes that are as sumptuous as they were wild, brought me strong and memorable emotions. Accepting the challenge of cycling on roads that are sometimes heavily trafficked and where a significant number of vehicles are constantly emitting thick, asphyxiating black smoke, seeing the beauty of certain places stripped of their authentic and wild charm by the increase in tourism and the consequent construction of tarmac roads, being destabilised in the way I practise my photography - these were some of the greatest difficulties I had to face. But it was also thanks to these difficulties that I was able to carry out some deep and fruitful inner work, in particular learning to 'accept what is' without resigning myself to it, to be attentive to the automatisms of my mind, and to be ever more aware and present in the moment. It is a process of personal transformation that is far from easy, and yet so simple in its principles, but at 48 years of age, there are a lot of deep-rooted 'bad' habits that I need to deconstruct in order to establish and anchor new patterns.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230806_060_2CH.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Small rainfall over lake Pangong<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230802_175_R.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Diskit Monastery<\/p>\n<p>The loop I had planned, Leh - Kardungla - Numbra Valley - Pangong Lake - Tsomoriri Lake - Tso Kar - Leh, turned out to be, not surprisingly, of majestic splendour. Although each of these places is well known to tourism and this loop is on the program of many local tour operators (and it's easy to understand why), you'd have to be a bit picky not to be seduced by the landscapes that characterise them as well as the people who live there.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, I couldn't help feeling disappointed at the extent to which some places are being spoilt by the ever-increasing development of tourism. The banks of Lake Pangong are an unfortunate example. The infrastructures that have sprung up in just a few years to accommodate the growing numbers of tourists are far from embellishing their surroundings. As a tourist and visitor to these places myself, I've long wondered about my legitimacy, my impact and my real need to travel so far to see these exceptionally beautiful landscapes with my own eyes, and to meet and share beautiful moments with the local people.<\/p>\n<p>One day, on the side of the road between Basgo and Likir, I stopped at a small stall to quench my thirst. The young man serving me asked the traditional question: \"Where are you from? \"Switzerland\", I replied. \"From Switzerland? But why do you come here? It's so beautiful where you live!\u201d. Indeed, while he dreamt of seeing Switzerland, he wondered what I could find more beautiful in his own country, why I came from so far and was spending so much time here, even more so cycling around it! His astonishment didn't fail to question myself further about my legitimacy of travelling so far away!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230807_043_R.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Bivouac on the shores of Lake Pangong<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230808_203_2CH.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Lake Tsomoriri<\/p>\n<p>On this issue, I can see that it is the same as for many other things that provide us pleasure. Once we have got used to these 'pleasures', no matter how much we know and understand their harmful aspect, it is hard to give them up. My relationship with food is a perfect example. I may know that certain foods are not healthy, but it is still very difficult to give them up!<\/p>\n<p>I am all too aware that, depending on the way we travel, we can have a very negative impact in many ways, particularly on the environment, the nature of the places we visit and the culture of the local people. But how can I give up this desire and visceral need to always go and see with my own eyes this \u201celsewhere\u201d that intrigues and attracts me so much? It's a question that has been nagging at me for a long time now, and one to which I hope one day to find a satisfactory and soothing answer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230808_195_2CH.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Lake Tsomoriri and Gya Mount<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" height=\"197\" style=\"height:197px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230809_055_2CH.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Lake Tsomoriri<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" height=\"197\" style=\"height:197px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;margin-left:5px\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230801_073_R.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Crossing the Kardungla pass<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230809_100_R.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Lake Kyagar<\/p>\n<p>One thing is certain, for the moment being, I have to accept that the world I was born into is not, and certainly never will be, perfect. Unless I go and live in a cave or completely marginalise myself, I have to find peace in this acceptance while doing my best to move towards a way of life that is ever closer to what I believe to be respectful of all living beings, sensible, sustainable, resilient, kind, healthy, etc.<\/p>\n<p>I could keep on going for a long time on this subject, but let's leave it at that for now. I reserve further thoughts for the little video I am preparing, in which I will share the slightly fuller story of this experience and what it has brought me. The release of this video will be the subject of a future newsletter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230801_094_R.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Small coffe-restaurant, descent to the Numbra valley<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" height=\"197\" style=\"height:197px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:5px\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230801_057_2CH-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Stok Kangri Massif<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" title=\"\" height=\"197\" style=\"height:197px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;margin-left:5px\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB230715_010_R.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;font-style: italic;\">Leh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For the time being, I will leave you with a few images from a harvest that was not very productive, given the difficulty of combining cycling and photography in good light conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these pictures, as well as a few others, will be published in my <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/galleries\/\" rel=\"noopener\">online galleries<\/a> very soon, along with other new images. This will be the subject of the next article.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>18 November 2023<\/h1>\n<h3>Book ALPES 2nd edition<\/h3>\n<p>Dear All,<\/p>\n<p>Following the success of the first edition, published in October 2021, the ALPES book is being reissued this year in a second edition with 40 new pages and new previously unpublished photographs. This second edition of this book celebrates the beauty, but also the fragility, of this mountain range that is so dear to us here in Europe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/livres\/#alpes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width:70%\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALPES_NOUVELLE_EDITION_COUV.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A selection of images with majestic atmospheres, combined with informative texts on geology, climatology, vegetation and geography, highlight the wonders, but also the distress, of this great wall straddling France, Switzerland and Italy.<\/p>\n<p>All the information about the book can be found <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#alpes\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you enjoy reading through these 264 pages and there 160 large-format photographs!<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"taz_button taz_large taz_center\"onclick=\"window.open('\/en\/online-store\/','_self')\"><span>Order<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>30th June 2023<\/h1>\n<h3>Swiss Alpes Calendar - 2024 edition<\/h3>\n<p>Dear All,<\/p>\n<p>My <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/calendars\/\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Swiss Alps Calendar<\/a> has just come off the press and I'm pleased to present it to you.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-502101236\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"\/en\/calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"See the 2024 calendar\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=916\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Calendrier2024_GrandVista_3D.png\"  title=\"See the 2024 calendar\"><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"taz_imageElem-caption\">2024 Swiss Alps Calendar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>For this edition, the Matterhorn is once again in the spotlight, with this winter view on the cover, taken on a fine but cold April morning from the summit of the Dos de Rollin (3898 m), just a stone's throw from the Klein Matterhorn (Little Matterhorn). To take advantage of the beautiful sunrise light, I bivouacked at this location. It was a night without much sleep, as a permanent headache had kept me awake, the result of the rapid ascent to 3900 m altitude the day before. But these little hazards of bivouacking in the high mountains are quickly forgotten when we are rewarded with exceptional views that I will never tire of.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-1638453991\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP013525.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-zoomwidth=\"1500\" data-zoomheight=\"727\" data-averagecolor=\"transparent\" data-imagefilename=\"SBP013525.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bivouac when I captured the 2024 calendar cover image\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1500&height=727\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP013525.jpg\"  title=\"Bivouac when I captured the 2024 calendar cover image\"><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"taz_imageElem-caption\">The bivouac at Dos de Rollin, shared with my dear friend Raymond, when I captured the calendar's cover image of the Matterhorn.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>As for the other images in the calendar, this year you'll be accompanied by the S\u00e4ntis (Appenzell), the Gantrisch (Bern), the Piz Nair (Grisons), a wide view of the Valais Alps from the Pointre d'Orny, the Cr\u00eate de Mol\u00e9son (Fribourg), the Dent de Chomosentse (Valais), the Haut de Cry (Valais), the Weisshorn (Valais), the Pazolastock (Uri), the Val Piora (Ticino) and Monte Leone (Valais). Once again, you'll be able to travel all over the Swiss Alps.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-251317775\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP_Calendrier_AlpesSuisses_2024_59x29-tous-les-mois.png\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1407\" data-averagecolor=\"transparent\" data-imagefilename=\"SBP_Calendrier_AlpesSuisses_2024_59x29-tous-les-mois.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1407\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP_Calendrier_AlpesSuisses_2024_59x29-tous-les-mois.png\"  title=\"The 12 months\"><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"taz_imageElem-caption\">The 12 months<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align:center;\">2024 Swiss Alps Calendar<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-top:0px;text-align:center;margin-top:0;font-size:200%;\">Price : 39.90 CHF<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:50%;font-style:italic\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"taz_button taz_large taz_center\"onclick=\"window.open('\/en\/online-store\/','_self')\"><span>Order<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<p>I whish you a pleasant discovery.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>16th February 2023<\/h1>\n<h3>New online gallery \"A Taste From Elsewhere\"<\/h3>\n<p>Dear All,<\/p>\n<p>A brand new gallery called <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/a_taste_from_elsewhere\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\"A Taste From Elsewhere\"<\/a> has just been added to my <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/galleries\/\" rel=\"noopener\">online galleries<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-648820669\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/a_taste_from_elsewhere\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Click to see the gallery A Taste From Elsewhere\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2856&height=1854\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/gallery_taste_from_elsewhere.png\"  title=\"Click to see the gallery A Taste From Elsewhere\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Up until now, in all my other <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/galleries\/\" rel=\"noopener\">galleries<\/a> on my website I have been sharing purely photos of the natural world, with little or no human traces, to show the beauty of the natural environment around us.<\/p>\n<p>In this new gallery, I share a range of my travel images, in which I include humans as well as other living beings or their traces in the world.<\/p>\n<p>I wish you a beautiful discovery and an enjoyable journey.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/div><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076994\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>8th December 2022<\/h1>\n<p>Dear All,<\/p>\n<p>As fall colours are gently coming to an end, the vegetable garden feeding us with its last vegetables, and the summits beginning to whiten from the approaching winter, I am pleased to share with you some fresh news from my photographic activity.<\/p>\n<h6>Winter Photo Workshops<\/h6>\n<p>The dates of the winter photo workshops are now available on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\" rel=\"noopener\">my website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" alt=\"2023 Winter Photo Workshops\" title=\"2023 Winter Photo Workshops\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB201009_127_2CH_ws.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 0px;font-style: italic;color:white;font-weight: bold;\">\"Discreet\"<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;\">Grand Chavalard - 2901 m, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>This season I have the great pleasure to propose a brand new winter workshop <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photo-dent-de-morcle\/\" rel=\"noopener\">\"Grande Dent de Morcle\"<\/a>, based on two days of ski touring in the magnificent Muveran massif. Accompanied by a high mountain guide who is none other than my faithful friend <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/helyum.ch\/jerome-gottofrey\/\" rel=\"noopener\">J\u00e9r\u00f4me Gottofrey<\/a> who has been accompanying the high mountain summer photo workshops for over 8 years now, we will leave from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ovronnaz.ch\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ovronnaz<\/a>, spend the night at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fenestral.ch\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Fenestral hut<\/a> and ascend the Grande Dent de Morcles (2969 m). Although a good level of skiing is recommended to fully enjoy the photographic aspect of the workshop, the overall rating of this ski tour is PD- (not difficult minus).<\/p>\n<p>Full details of this new workshops is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photo-dent-de-morcle\/\" rel=\"noopener\">available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-photo-dent-de-morcle\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" alt=\"Winter photo workshop Grande Dent de Morcle\" title=\"Winter photo workshop Grande Dent de Morcle\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_9248_ws.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 0px;font-style: italic;color:white;font-weight: bold;\">Winter photo workshop \"Grande Dent de Morcle\"<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;\">Pleasure of contemplation during the ascent to the Fenestral hut.<\/p>\n<h6>2023 Swiss Alps Calendar<\/h6>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/calendars\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" alt=\"2023 Swiss Alps Calendar\" title=\"2023 Swiss Alps Calendar\" width=\"900\" style=\"width:900px;margin-bottom: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Calendrier2023_GrandVista_3D.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 2023 edition of my traditional Swiss Alps calendar is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/calendars\/\" rel=\"noopener\">available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6>Book \"Voice of the Eyes\"<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#voiceoftheeyes\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" alt=\"Book Voice of the Eyes\" title=\"Book Voice of the Eyes\" width=\"400\" style=\"width:400px;margin-bottom: 0px; border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Voice_of_the_eyes_book_cover-copie.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is a great pleasure and honour for me to announce my contribution to the book <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#voiceoftheeyes\" rel=\"noopener\">Voice of the Eyes<\/a> created and edited by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rene-algesheimer.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ren\u00e9 Algesheimer (www.rene-algesheimer.com)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#voiceoftheeyes\" rel=\"noopener\">Voice of the Eyes<\/a> Voice of the Eyes is a unique collection of interviews with internationally renowned landscape photographers, collected by Ren\u00e9, himself a talented landscape photographer. In his words, \"These photographers are among those who have mastered their craft like no others and thus helped shape the discipline as a whole\".<\/p>\n<p>My congratulations to Ren\u00e9 for this brilliant project and his tireless commitment. I wish him and all the contributors every success.<\/p>\n<p>More details about the book are available on my <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#voiceoftheeyes\" rel=\"noopener\">website here<\/a>, or on the book\u2019s official website <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voiceoftheeyes.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">voiceoftheeyes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I wish you a great start to the winter season, good preparations for the festive season and beautiful lights.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>22nd August 2022<\/h1>\n<h6>Exhibition, EMS Chablais of Bex - 25th August to 19th September 2022<\/h6>\n<p>Dear all<\/p>\n<p>Every year, the <a target=\"__blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ems-chablais.ch\/index.php\/les-sites\/bex\" rel=\"noopener\">EMS Chablais of Bex<\/a> organizes a big summer party. This year, it will be on the theme of the mountain, and on this occasion I am honored to be invited to exhibit 12 of my artworks in their premises. The exhibition will run from 25 August to 19 September 2022.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-475580409\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP011838-hr.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-zoomwidth=\"2400\" data-zoomheight=\"800\" data-averagecolor=\"transparent\" data-imagefilename=\"SBP011838-hr.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2400&height=800\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP011838-hr.jpg\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 0px;font-style: italic;color:white;font-weight: bold;\">\"Morning Show\"<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-top:-5px;font-size: 80%;\">Matterhorn, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><font style=\"font-weight: bold\">A vernissage will take place on Wednesday 24 August at 5pm<\/font>. You are cordially invited to attend.<\/p>\n<p>The big summer party will take place on Saturday 27 August.<\/p>\n<p>An <font style=\"font-weight: bold\">interview on <a target=\"__blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiochablais.ch\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Radio Chablais<\/a><\/font> is also planned, the exact time and date of broadcast will be announced on the <a target=\"__blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/exhibitions-and-conferences\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Exhibitions and Conferences<\/a> page on Thursday 25th August.<\/p>\n<p>All the details of this exhibition can be found <a target=\"__blank\" href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/exhibitions-and-conferences\/\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I wish you a pleasant visit and I look forward to seeing you at the vernissage.<\/p>\n<p>Bien amicalement,<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/div><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076995\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>12th December 2021<\/h1>\n<h6>Opening of the Fine Art Photo Gallery \"C\u00e9line &amp; Sam\"<\/h6>\n<p>Dear All<\/p>\n<p>While our mountains are generously covered with their white coat, C\u00e9line and I are very pleased to announce the opening of our new <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/celine-sam-gallery\/\">photo art gallery \u00ab C\u00e9line &amp; Sam \u00bb<\/a>, in the heart of the resort of Ovronnaz (Switzerland).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/celine-sam-gallery\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB211210_006_R_1500px.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is within a cosy place of 40 m2 that we would like to welcome you in order to share some windows over the beauty of our world. You will be able to discover and acquire our photographs in different forms, whether as original prints (limited editions, open editions, or unique editions), as well as our books, calendars, view cards, etc.<\/p>\n<p>All the details about the gallery (location, opening hours, etc.) are available <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/celine-sam-gallery\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you.<br \/>\nUntil then, warm regards to you all.<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>16th October 2021<\/h1>\n<h6>Book ALPES<\/h6>\n<p>Dear All<\/p>\n<p>I have the great pleasure to announce the release of the book <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#alpes\">ALPES<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#alpes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alpes_Couv_3D_1100px.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Published by the publishing house of the famous swiss nature magazine <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salamandre.org\" rel=\"noopener\">La Salamandre<\/a>, this beautiful book gathers the photographs of three photographers, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambredelalpe.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambre de l'AlPe<\/a> (France), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sysaworld.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Roberto Moiola<\/a> (Italy) and myself for Switzerland. Our images are completed with informative texts signed by experts in geology, climatology, botany or geography.<\/p>\n<p>A book that pays homage to these cathedrals of the Earth between France, Switzerland and Italy.<br \/>\nThroughout the seasons and pages, you will be immersed in magnificent landscapes, from the bottom of valleys where silver torrents meander to the highest eternally snow-covered peaks, passing through immense glacial tongues, emerald lakes bordered by flowering marshes or larch forests ablaze with autumn.<\/p>\n<p>A book for all mountain and nature lovers!<\/p>\n<p>More details about the content, the photographers, the authors of the texts, on <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/#alpes\">the book page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I wish you a lot of pleasure to discover it.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>17th March 2021<\/h1>\n<h6>New Images Online<\/h6>\n<p>Dear All<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/recent-work\/\">\"Recent Work\"<\/a> online gallery has just been updated with fifty new images captured over the past few months.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-1018190773\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/recent-work\/\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1148&height=1063\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/galleryRecentWork.png\"  title=\"Online gallery: Recent Work\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>I hope you will enjoy them.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>21th January 2021<\/h1>\n<h6>Mountain Photo Workshops - Summer 2021\"<\/h6>\n<p>Dear All<\/p>\n<p>I am delighted to inform you that the dates of my <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\">summer 2021 photo workshops<\/a> are now available online.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-1286088818\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1100\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stage-Advertising-2021-EN.png\"  title=\"Gastlosen\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Following numerous requests, you will note that a <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stage-hrb-version-courte\/\">short version of the Bernese Haute Route<\/a> is now available.<br \/>\nFor all those who were hesitant to commit to a full 5-day tour in the high mountains, this 3-day version should suit you perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>All the details about the workshops are available <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\nTo register, please go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/online-store\/\">online shop here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I am once again looking forward to sharing with you these magical days in the mountains photographing nature's most incredible spectacles.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><br \/>\n<\/div><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076996\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>15th December 2020<\/h1>\n<h6>2021 Winter Photo Workshops<\/h6>\n<p>Dear All<\/p>\n<p>I am delighted to inform you that the dates of my <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stages-photos\/\">2021 photo workshops<\/a> (winter) are now online.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-554764257\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2400&height=800\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP013152-hr_sel-client.jpg\"  title=\"Gastlosen\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>This year, a brand new workshop will take place in the majestic Gastlosen region (Fribourg's Pre-Alps), above picture.<\/p>\n<p>For all the details about the worlshops, please <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\">click here<\/a>.<br \/>\nAnd to register, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/online-store\/\">online shop here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I am looking forward to sharing with you these beautiful days photographing winter in these magical places.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>24th November 2020<\/h1>\n<h6>Video \"Instants of Voyage\"<\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-top:20px;\">\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-648758138\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lBJ2Pm0QWmA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1280&height=720\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miniature2.jpg\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Winter 2020. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C\u00e9line<\/a> and I leave for our first long-term travel with our overland vehicle. We first head to the far north of Scandinavia and the Baltic countries. Although we are leaving without a return date, the world situation due to health crisis changes all our plans.<br \/>\nIn this video, after a brief introduction about our life as travelling photographers, we take you with us on this first experience on the road.<br \/>\nWe wish you a very pleasant viewing.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>17th October 2020<\/h1>\n<h6>Meeting + Exhibition - Mise-en-Sc\u00e8ne art Gallery (Morges, Switzerland)<\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-top:20px;\">\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-250951679\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/exhibitions-and-conferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1500&height=1000\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB1509_1528_O.jpg\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C\u00e9line<\/a> and I are very happy to welcome you on 17th October 2020 from 11:00 to 17:00 at the Mise-en-Sc\u00e8ne art gallery where we currently exhibit a selection of our latest artwork. A perfect occasion to exchange together over our 5 months travel in the Nordic countries during early 2020.<\/p>\n<p>New artwork, exchange, sharing, book signing and a few drinks are on the agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Further details about the event can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/exhibitions-and-conferences\/\">Exhibition and Conference<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to meeting you there.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>20th September 2020<\/h1>\n<h6>2021 Swiss Alps Calendar<\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-top:20px;\">\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-90856245\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stages-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=916\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Calendrier2021_GrandVista_3D.png\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>The 2021 edition of my traditional \"Swiss Alps\" calendar is now available on my <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/online-store\/\">online store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All the details about the calendar can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/calendars\/\">calendars<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>I wish you a bit in advance, a great year 2021! ;-).<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>1th September 2020<\/h1>\n<h6>Meeting + Exhibition + Video Projections<\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-top:20px;\">\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-282079320\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stages-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1500&height=999\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/OF200621_092048_16D.jpg\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Back from a 5 months trip to Scandinavia and the Baltic countries, C\u00e9line and I will be happy to welcome you at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miseenscene-galerie.ch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mise-en-Sc\u00e8ne gallery<\/a> in Morges (Switzerland) and share with you our winter experience in \"Scoubi\", our travel companion.<\/p>\n<p>Photographs, conferences, book signings and few drinks will be on the program.<\/p>\n<p>More details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/exhibitions-and-conferences\/\">exhibition and conference page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to see you there.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>28th May 2020<\/h1>\n<h6>New photo workshops 2020<\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-top:20px;\">\n<p>I have the great pleasure to propose you <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\">6 new photo workshops<\/a> for this second half of the year 2020.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-821548467\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/stages-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1508\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Advertising-EN.png\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>Given the uncertainties about the borders opening during the coming months, Celine and I decided to temporarily interrupt our long-term travel and return back home in Switzerland for a few months. So this is a great opportunity for us to propose you these new workshops.<\/p>\n<p>Four of them are on field shooting in the Swiss mountains and four others on Lightroom learning and photo printing. These last ones are organised with <a href=\"http:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\">C\u00e9line<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You will find all the details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/photo-workshops\/\">Workshops page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To register, please go to my <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/online-store\/\">online shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to sharing together again some beautiful moments.<\/p>\n<p>Until then I wish you beautiful lights.<br \/>\nWarm regards to you all.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>27th April 2020<\/h1>\n<h6>New artworks and new galleries<\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-top:20px;\">\n<p>More than a hundred new artworks have just been added to the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/galleries\/\">online galleries<\/a>. Among them about fifty of my new work over the past two years realized in Switzerland, Japan, Morocco, Zanzibar, Norway and Finland.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-1244266296\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/galleries\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2200&height=1592\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/newimages.png\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>For the occasion, two brand new galleries have been added:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/wild-immensities\/\">Wild Immensities<\/a>, in which you will be able to discover wild and desert landscapes.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"taz_imageElem-571766773\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/wild-immensities\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1894&height=900\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wildimmensities.png\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/recent-work\/\">Recent Work<\/a>, in which you will be able to discover my latest photographs as well as those recently added to the various galleries.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"taz_imageElem-2124449630\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/recent-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1894&height=980\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/recentwork.png\" ><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>I wish you a pleasant journey.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>23rd April 2020<\/h1>\n<h6>Aid to Bolivia<\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-top:20px;\">\n<p>New page <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/aid-to-bolivia\/\">Aid to Bolivia<\/a> on my website entirely dedicated to the noble action of a dear friend, Daniel Chappuis, to help the people of South-East Lipez.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/aid-to-bolivia\/\"><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-1490434150\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_shadow taz_frame\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1758&height=1552\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/page-bolivia.png\" ><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This page presents in detail all of his action, as well as our collaboration on this project. I also retrace my 2012 trip, during which I joined him on site to realise images to help him in his approach.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you enjoy reading it.<br \/>\nSamuel<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"width:140px\" src=\"http:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-White-over-Transparent.png\"><br \/>\n<\/div><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076997\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>20th April 2019<\/h1>\n<h6>Lausanne Art Fair<\/h6>\n<p style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/miseenscene-galerie.ch\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MISE-EN-SCENE<\/a> will be present at the LAUSANNE ART FAIR from May 2 to 5, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>        Among 80 international galleries, C\u00e9line (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.celinejentzsch.com<\/a>) and I will exhibit our works alongside the gallery's two guest artists, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/jeanmatthieudomon.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jean-Matthieu Domon<\/a> (photographer) and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/isabellethiltges.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Isabelle Thiltg\u00e8s<\/a> (sculptor).<\/p>\n<p>This event will be the occasion to present you some brand new work in preview of the new exhibitions coming this spring at the gallery!<\/p>\n<p>More details (schedule, etc.) on the <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/exhibitions-and-conferences\/\">Exhibitions and Conferences<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"taz_gallery taz_gallery-4col\"><div class=\"taz_gallery-grid\" style=\"width:25%;\"><\/div><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB1509_1542_2CH.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"SB1509_1542_2CH.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2400\" data-zoomheight=\"800\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"Out of this World\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2400&height=800\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB1509_1542_2CH-1200x400.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CEL8314_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CEL8314_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1330\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"- Impressionisme balinais - de C&eacute;line Jentzsch\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1330\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CEL8314_CelineJentzsch_2000px-640x426.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/IT.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"IT.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2544\" data-zoomheight=\"3816\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"- Simply - d&#039;Isabelle Thiltg&egrave;s\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2544&height=3816\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/IT-768x1152.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/JMD.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"JMD.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"847\" data-zoomheight=\"566\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"- Jardin botanique de Gen&egrave;ve I - de Jean-Matthieu Domon\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=847&height=566\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/JMD-640x428.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div><div id=\"taz_tabs-panel-20198076998\" class=\"taz_tabs-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\"><\/p>\n<h1>22nd Decembre 2018<\/h1>\n<h6>Opening of the permanent art gallery MISE-EN-SC\u00c8NE<\/h6>\n<p>One year ago, on December 1st, 2017, my partner C\u00e9line (<a href=\"http:\/\/celinejentzsch.com\/\">C\u00e9line Jentzsch Photographie<\/a>) and I opened our photographic art gallery EVANA in Crans-Montana for a winter season.<br \/>\nOne year later, we are again in the euphoria of a new event of the same importance for our photographic and artistic journey.<\/p>\n<p>I have the immense pleasure to announce the opening of the new art gallery <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miseenscene-galerie.ch\">MISE EN SC\u00c8NE<\/a> in Morges, on the shores of Lake Geneva..<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-601273412\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB1812_3297_R_SamuelBitton_2000px.jpg\"  title=\"Plenitude\"><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<p>It is in close collaboration with two other art creators of a different kind, the garden designers Julien and Laetitia Kellenberger, founders of the company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miseenscene-creations.ch\">Mise en Sc\u00e8ne Cr\u00e9ation<\/a>, that we have developed this project whose common values inspire us.<\/p>\n<p>This space will be dedicated to our artistic work on a permanent basis to allow us to present new works on a regular basis. We will make you live here our next big project of a long trip on the road around the world, which is planned to start in 2019, through new exhibitions and video-conferences with our two slogans as a guiding thread: \"Your Window over Nature\" and \"An Instant of Voyage\".<\/p>\n<p>For the launch of this gallery, we are pleased to be joined by two other talented artists, the sculptor <a href=\"https:\/\/isabellethiltges.com\">Isabelle Thiltg\u00e8s<\/a>, and the photographer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jeanmatthieudomon.com\">Jean-Matthieu Domon<\/a>. I invite you to discover their work on their respective websites <a href=\"https:\/\/isabellethiltges.com\">www.isabellethiltges.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jeanmatthieudomon.com\">www.jeanmatthieudomon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A huge thank you to all the actors of this beautiful realization. We are delighted that this wonderful artistic and human adventure will continue to grow.<\/p>\n<p>I wish you a beautiful virtual discovery, but nothing beats a visit in person to appreciate the magic of this unusual place.<\/p>\n<p>For the address of the gallery and the opening hours, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miseenscene-galerie.ch\/contact\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yours sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Samuel<br \/>\n<div class=\"taz_gallery taz_gallery-2col\"><div class=\"taz_gallery-grid\" style=\"width:50%;\"><\/div><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP2951_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"SBP2951_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1333\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"The artists of the gallery (from top to bottom and from left to right) Julien Kellenberger (Mise-en-Sc&egrave;ne), Jean-Matthieu Domon, Samuel Bitton, C&eacute;line Jentzsch and Isabelle Thiltg&egrave;s\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP2951_CelineJentzsch_2000px-1200x800.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3189-2_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CJP3189-2_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1333\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"The Zen area\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3189-2_CelineJentzsch_2000px-640x427.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3212-2_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CJP3212-2_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1333\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3212-2_CelineJentzsch_2000px-640x427.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3301-HDR_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CJP3301-HDR_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1333\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3301-HDR_CelineJentzsch_2000px-1200x800.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3267_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"SBP3267_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1000\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1000\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3267_CelineJentzsch_2000px-640x320.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3283_CelineJentzsch_2000px-2.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"SBP3283_CelineJentzsch_2000px-2.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1000\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1000\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3283_CelineJentzsch_2000px-2-640x320.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3183_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CJP3183_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1333\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"A Thousand and One Mongolian Nights from C&eacute;line Jentzsch\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3183_CelineJentzsch_2000px-1200x800.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3179_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CJP3179_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1333\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3179_CelineJentzsch_2000px-640x427.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3256_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CJP3256_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1333\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3256_CelineJentzsch_2000px-640x427.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:100%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3259_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CJP3259_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"2000\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"In Fine sculpture from Isabelle Thiltg&egrave;s\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=2000\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3259_CelineJentzsch_2000px-1200x1200.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3295-HDR_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"CJP3295-HDR_CelineJentzsch_2000px.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"2000\" data-zoomheight=\"1333\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"The living room area\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=2000&height=1333\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/CJP3295-HDR_CelineJentzsch_2000px-640x427.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3272.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"SBP3272.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"1300\" data-zoomheight=\"867\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1300&height=867\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3272-640x427.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"taz_gallery-item\" style=\"width:50%;\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3277.jpg\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-filename=\"SBP3277.jpg\" data-zoomwidth=\"1300\" data-zoomheight=\"867\"><span class=\"taz_gallery-imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_gallery-img\" title=\"Galerie MISE-EN-SC&Egrave;NE &agrave; Morges\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1300&height=867\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SBP3277-640x427.jpg\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>22nd November 2018<\/h1>\n<h6>IPA Awards<\/h6>\n<p>Two of my photographs as well as my book <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/books\/\">MAJESTICS<\/a> were awarded an Honourable Mention in the prestigious IPA Awards 2018 competition.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-1415525940\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indd.adobe.com\/embed\/3c14207c-d1f7-4906-be77-9d37d90c2724?startpage=1&amp;allowFullscreen=true\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"taz_imageLink\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1500&height=1000\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/MAJESTICS-2-3D-gauche-1500x1000px.png\"  title=\"book MAJETICS 2nd &eacute;dition enriched.\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/unique-editions\/\"><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-959211396\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1513&height=629\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB1604_2649_2CB.png\"  title=\"Plenitude\"><\/div><\/figure><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/gallery\/colour-ecstasy\/\"><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-1935815261\" class=\"taz_imageElem taz_largeImage\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=1513&height=629\" data-src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/SB1710_5235_2CB.png\"  title=\"Spacetana VI\"><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>21st November 2018<\/h1>\n<h6>2019 \"Swiss Alps\" Calendar<\/h6>\n<p>The 2019 edition of my traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/en\/calendars\/\">\"Swiss Alps\" calendar<\/a> is already available.<br \/>\nMay these 12 new panoramic photographs of our magnificent Swiss Alps accompany you peacefully throughout 2019, which I wish you to be wonderfull.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"taz_imageElem-1516239119\" class=\"taz_imageElem\"><div class=\"taz_imageWrapper taz_none\" style=\"position: relative; background-color:transparent;\"><a href=\"\" class=\"taz_imageLink\" rel=\"taz_imageZoom\" data-zoomwidth=\"\" data-zoomheight=\"\" data-averagecolor=\"transparent\" data-imagefilename=\"Calendrier2019_GrandVista_3D_2000px.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"taz_image\" src=\"https:\/\/samuelbitton.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/themes\/SamuelBitton\/inc\/taz_imagePlaceholder.php?width=&height=\" data-src=\"\"  title=\"2019 Calendar - Swiss Alps\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h1>20th November 2018<\/h1>\n<h6>Article 1 !<\/h6>\n<p>Beginning of this blog. I hope to be able to share with you my artistic journeay on a regular basis through this blog. 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