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The Perfect Snapshot... in Winter South Tyrolean photo bloggers Judith Niederwanger and Alexander Pichler share their tips on how to take better photos – whether you are out and about with a professional camera or just your smartphone
Autumn in Verdings/ Verdines near Klausen/ Chiusa, Instagram photo by Annelies Leitner (@wiesnliesl)
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THE BEST READER PHOTO “The picture gives you a wonderful sense of calm and the lighting is amazing. You wish you could just magic yourself there for the day!” Judith and Alex
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CHANGE PERSPECTIVES Sometimes this requires you to twist and contort your body into new, acrobatic angles, but unleashing your creativity is definitely worth it. Instead of always taking photos at eye level, switch things up and try capturing some images from a bird’s-eye or worm’s-eye view. This lets you see things from a whole different angle and is often the secret to the perfect shot. It’s a brilliant way of helping your photo to stand out from the crowd on Instagram, especially if you’re photographing popular subjects.
TIP #2 ADD A NATURAL FRAME To add more depth and three-dimensionality to a photo, use elements in the foreground to serve as a frame for the main subject. Examples include snow-covered branches jutting into your shot, a cloudy sky, long afternoon shadows or even an architectural object like an archway. The frame can be in or out of focus, round or rectangular. Just let your creativity run wild!
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TIP #3 LOOK AROUND YOU When taking photos on a winter walk, it is important to do more than just fix your gaze – and your lens – on the magnificent panoramic views
T H E L O C A L M AG A Z I N E
Judith Niederwanger and Alexander Pichler run a successful blog called Roter Rucksack (German for “red backpack”). Their Facebook page of the same name has 13,000 likes and they have racked up almost 9,000 followers on Instagram. In 2019, they released a German-language book showcasing the most beautiful tours and photo spots in South Tyrol.They also regularly publish calendars featuring stunning imagery.
out in the distance. Otherwise you run the risk of creating a monotonous set of pictures. Take a closer look around you and you’ll discover lots of beautiful objects on the side
of the footpath. Taking photos up close allows you to capture intricate details and produces exciting, almost abstract compositions.
Post your pictures from Brixen/ Bressanone, the Gitschberg Jochtal ski & holiday area, Klausen/Chiusa and the surrounding area with the hashtag #cormagazine on Instagram or Facebook (or send them to info@cormagazine.com). We will select another reader’s photo to print in the next issue of the magazine.
