Zulaan
Photographer of Megaliths
« Through my lens, I capture the story of megaliths, shaping moments beyond time. »
Carnac : Sacred Land of Megalithism
Megaliths
For me, everything began in Carnac. My love for the standing stones led me to contribute to several publications, notably with Paysages de Mégalithes, the organization behind the UNESCO World Heritage nomination for this heritage; but also with the Carnac Museum of Prehistory, the Éditions du Patrimoine, and with Les Vaisseaux de Pierres, who published my portfolio Carnac | Punctuations.
A second book of monochromatic photographs, in a prestigious edition, is currently in preparation.
Partnership with Leica
A Leica to immortalize the megaliths
The book project on the megaliths of Carnac and the Morbihan shores won the support of Leica Camera France, and I had the privilege of signing a partnership with this legendary brand. All the photographs were thus created with the remarkable Leica Q2 Monochrom.
This book will be published as part of the inscription of the megalithic remains of the Carnac region on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
The Hunt for Megaliths
Megalithic Landscapes
Earth, sea, sky, and beyond: horizons in images
The hunt for megaliths is a thrilling pursuit. One traverses breathtaking landscapes, and imagination takes flight. Just a few millennia ago, these very places were trodden by those who raised these silent stones.
As I wander through these lands, my eye and my camera remain ever alert to the beauty of storm-laden horizons. In this section, I invite you to discover a small selection of these territories in their raw purity, revealed through timeless black-and-white landscapes.
Aerial Photography
Soaring above the shores: aerial perspectives of the land of megaliths
Aerial expeditions carried out as part of a documentary project on the megalithic landscapes of southern Morbihan. The photographs taken during these flights contribute to the UNESCO nomination dossier led by the association Paysages de Mégalithes, dedicated to the inscription of these Neolithic remains on the World Heritage List.
Megaliths from the Sky
Publications
Carnac | Punctuations
A book of monochromatic photographs devoted to the megalithic alignments of Carnac.
Moods and atmospheres, my contemplative gaze cast upon prehistoric remains that continue to fascinate. This portfolio was published by Les Vaisseaux de Pierres. An ideal format for an original gift.
Carnac : Memories of Stones
Published by HLB Edition
Special commission by the City of Carnac.
A prestige art book, commissioned by the City of Carnac. This volume is not available for sale, intended instead as a ceremonial gift. The 100-page work features both color and black-and-white photographs. The black-and-white images were captured with the Leica Q2 Monochrom.
Free download
I am pleased to offer my book as a free download. No email required, no registration — simply a small gift for all those who love the ancient stones of Carnac.
Please note: the PDF file is large (32 MB). Make sure you have Acrobat Reader or an equivalent tool to enjoy the book in the best conditions.
On certain photographs, artifacts or imperfections may appear. This is due to the strong compression of the files.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.
Land of Megaliths
Published by Éditions Ouest-France
Iconographic contribution with several photographs of the megaliths of southern Morbihan.
This book evokes the history of these prestigious sites, their discoverers, their belonging to a Breton culture and territory, the current bond between the inhabitants and the megaliths, the efforts undertaken to preserve the stones, and the transmission of this heritage to future generations. The author met with historians and local figures to convey both the grand history and the intimate relationship between the sites and the people.
Texts by Grégoire Laville.
Profession Photographe Magazine
Issue No. 59 – Brittany Special
Featured in the “Return of Experience” section with six pages devoted to the projects surrounding my two books on megaliths!
Profession Photographe is a highly respected magazine that I wholeheartedly recommend to all photographers. It defends our profession, informs, advises, and provides a true treasure trove of practical knowledge about our craft.
My thanks to Profession Photographe and to Pascal Quittemelle, founder and editor-in-chief, for this wonderful opportunity to share the story of my two publications.
The Alignments of Carnac – A Landscape of Prehistoric Standing Stones
Published by Éditions du Patrimoine.
More than 36 photographs, including the cover, for this remarkable collaboration with Éditions du Patrimoine on the megalithic treasures of Carnac. The text is by Olivier Agogué, administrator of the national monuments of Brittany and director of the Carnac Museum of Prehistory.
The book was published in French, English, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Presentation excerpt:
Dating back 6,500 years, the megalithic site of Carnac is a major landmark of European prehistory. Its nearly 3,000 menhirs stretch across 40 hectares and 4 kilometers, following an architectural arrangement of extraordinary scale. Recent studies have connected the history of these alignments with the transformations of the Neolithic period, the dawn of sedentary life. The rows of menhirs guided processions toward spaces regarded as sacred: the “enclosures.”
Contributions to other publications
Cover photograph
Scientific publication on the Neolithic engraved stelae of the small island of Er Lannic.
Collection photographs
New catalog of the collections of the Carnac Museum of Prehistory, featuring several of my photographs of artifacts.
Collector’s Set of 8 Stamps – Megaliths of Carnac and the Morbihan Shores
Limited “collector” series of eight stamps issued by La Poste as part of the UNESCO inscription of the Megaliths of Carnac and the Morbihan shores. All the photographs used for this series are drawn from my own work.
Past Events
From lens to screen: video highlights of my latest exhibition
“La Galerie Éphémère” in Carnac
December 2022
Exhibition of 12 photographs from the photo book Carnac | Punctuations and the official launch of the publication.
For fifteen days, La Galerie Éphémère hosted ten artists, some of international renown, brought together around the imaginations and megalithic heritage of Carnac.
More than a thousand visitors attended during the two weeks.
International Monochrome Awards
Award received in 2020 for my participation in the International Monochrome Awards, in the “Nature” category / “Professional Photographer,” for my photograph Another Grand Agave.
On this site…
Click on the titles to navigate to the pages.
General presentation page with galleries and news. This page is updated regularly according to the latest events.
Page dedicated to the Alignments of Carnac. Galleries and information about the famous rows of megalithic standing stones.
Section devoted to my portfolio published by Les Vaisseaux de Pierres. An ideal gift format featuring 30 black-and-white photographs.