I visited Passo Giau towards the end of winter, when the seasons were beginning to change across the Dolomites. Further down the mountain, spring was already starting to take hold, with greener landscapes and milder conditions, but as I climbed higher towards the pass, winter was still very much present.

I arrived around sunrise, with a small amount of snow still sitting at the base of the mountain and covering parts of the surrounding landscape. The first light began to reach the peaks, bringing warmth to the rock while the shadows below remained cool. Despite spring being well underway elsewhere, there was still a noticeable chill in the air at this altitude.

What I like about this image is that it captures that brief period between seasons. The remaining snow gives the landscape a sense of winter, while the softer light and changing conditions hint at what was already happening further down the mountain. It was a reminder that in the Dolomites, the seasons can feel very different depending on how high you climb.