The gallery of the Charles Nègre Photography Museum in Nice is hosting an exhibition dedicated to photographer Robert Forte until March 17. This native of Nice captures the unique wild landscapes of the Alps.
The Charles Nègre Photography Museum, with its three annual exhibitions, highlights the great names in historical and contemporary photography. The museum does this from both an international and a regional perspective.
Indeed, exhibitions featuring artists from the region number four per season in its adjoining gallery. It is in this space that Robert Forte and his exhibition “Gaze on the Wild Alps” are displayed.
Who is Robert Forte?
Robert Forte is, first and foremost, a photographer passionate about nature. However, after a serious traffic accident, he became disabled and found new meaning in his life by turning to nature and wildlife photography.
This native of Nice is a lover of mountains, passionate about the wildlife they harbor. He loves to venture into them and capture moments where the beauty of the landscapes emerges. The changing colors with the light are his tools to capture magical moments that nature offers him.
What technique does he use?
His technique for photographing animals is meticulous. It begins with gathering information to know the habits, food, and breeding places of the chosen animal. The tracks on the ground or on the trees are valuable clues to locate it and determine the place for a discreet observation hide based on the terrain, the light, and the type of photo.
As for mountain landscape photography, this exercise requires a lot of patience to capture original ephemeral atmospheres. Often, hours of walking are necessary to find the right angle, perspective, and brightness needed for an exceptional or unusual shot.
All his efforts are evident in his photographs, which can be admired at the Gallery of the Charles Nègre Photography Museum: 1, Place Pierre Gautier – Nice until March 17, 2024.
