Rock and Ice Climbing Photography Blog

Alex Ratson is a globally published Editorial and Commercial Photographer specializing in Adventure Sports and Travel photography. With over two decades of experience as a Rock and Ice climber, Alex is right at home in the mountains

In addition to this Alex also manages a large account on Instagram where he supports marketing campaigns through Influencer marketing

Alone On The Mountain

he following was writing over a 10-month span following these events. Based off extensive, raw journal entries. This was a very emotional peace to write although one I feel the need to both document and look back on in reflection knowing that despite the state I was in IT benefited my life through learning lessons about myself that would not have happened without the emotional rollercoaster that was 2018.

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Merely A Witness

For years I have stood beside the phrase "my camera is merely a witness to my adventures”.

I really got to give credit where credit is due, This tagline I have been using was inspired by the quote of a very influential photographer, James Nachtwey who once introduced a presentation with the words

"I have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated".

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