{"id":484,"date":"2013-08-13T08:42:05","date_gmt":"2013-08-13T08:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.comblog\/?p=484"},"modified":"2020-01-22T08:15:48","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T08:15:48","slug":"photography-tips-for-the-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/photography-tips-for-the-mountains","title":{"rendered":"Photography Tips for the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s so easy to assume that the only thing you need to do to take stunning photographs of the French Alps is to point and shoot. After all, every single square inch of the area is quite frankly gorgeous and a wonder to behold for anyone. However, those looking to take really <\/i>great photos will soon find out that it really isn\u2019t quite as simple as it looks. In fact, photography in mountainous areas can be a serious challenge for even the best snapper out there today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, while we at Alps2Alps ski transfers<\/a> might not be the best to advise you on the ins and out of mountain photography, here are a few tips and tricks we\u2019ve been provided with by seasoned experts with a thing or two to share.<\/p>\n

\"Photography-Tips-for-the-Mountains\"

The Not-So Golden-Hour<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Everyone knows that the golden hour which occurs just before sunset or sunrise can be the very best time of day to take photographs. The sun is not at its strongest and the angle of the light bathes everything in a warming glow that brings out the most stunning colour and shades. As such, you will be forgiven for also thinking that this would be the very best time for taking photos in the mountains, but in fact, this isn\u2019t always the case at all.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the thing \u2013 because mountains are so tall and imposing, there\u2019s every chance that the golden hour will last a matter of seconds, or won\u2019t even happen at all. Depending on the range or the region in question, you could find things going from broad daylight to blue twilight with literally zero golden hour to speak of. So in short, don\u2019t rely on this common trick for the best shots.<\/p>\n

Consider you Gear <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Unless you want to make your photography trip one you won\u2019t forget but really wish you could, it might be a good idea to invest in some made for purpose travel gear. The extra 5kg your standard tripod weighs or that archaic backpack might be ok for the odd jaunt here and there, but when you\u2019re likely to be doing some serious hiking in unpredictable weather conditions<\/a>, you\u2019ll wish you\u2019d invested more wisely. The good news though is that things like travel tripods are nowhere near as expensive as the pro rigs<\/a> you might be using at home, so it shouldn\u2019t set you back too much to kit yourself out properly.<\/p>\n

\"Photography-Tips-Alps\"

Go Wide or Go Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Never forget that if you are hoping to capture an entire scene, you will need to go extremely wide. You only have to cut off the tops of a few trees at the bottom of the frame to ruin it entirely \u2013 chances are you will find yourself better off shooting in a vertical orientation in many instances.<\/p>\n

Ups and Downs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

And finally, don\u2019t forget that there are a top and a bottom to every mountain, so why not try climbing a little higher and shooting down instead of up? Hop on a ski lift or an Alps2Alps scheduled service to take you somewhere new<\/a> and gain a totally different perspective on what you\u2019re looking at.<\/p>\n

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Photo sources: commons.wikimedia.org –\u00a0flickr.com\/photos\/kimayoi72<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s so easy to assume that the only thing you need to do to take stunning photographs of the French Alps is to point and shoot. After all, every single square inch of the area is quite frankly gorgeous and a wonder to behold for anyone. However, those looking to take really great photos will soon find out that it really isn\u2019t quite as simple as it looks. In fact, photography in mountainous areas can be a serious challenge for…<\/p>\n

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