Snow artwork with outdoor photographer Alex Fuchs

December 31, 2021 News Landschaft, Winter, Tourenski

- Alex Fuchs -

As soon as the first snowflakes fall and a sufficient blanket of snow settles over the landscape, I'm drawn with my touring skis into the surrounding mountain landscape. Almost always I have my camera with me. I love drawing the first footsteps and tracks in fresh snow and letting the surroundings work on me.

In this post I'll take you along today and show you the winter landscapes through my eyes. Are you a photographer yourself, or simply enjoy being in nature? This post isn't meant to be a guide on how to learn photography. Here I'm sharing my inspiration with you. Things that influence my photography. Structures that fascinate me.

Each time, new snow artworks emerge from different forms and colours.

Depending on the time of day, the colours vary from warm tones in the morning and evening hours to cold blue tones in the harsh midday sun or on shaded slopes.

Lots of sun means lots of contrast, but even in diffuse, cloudy light interesting subjects can be found.

Heavy snowfall, in which only trees still bring out a faint contrast, is likewise an interesting subject.

If the snow has fallen without wind, the landscape looks all soft and gentle.

If a lot of wind was involved, even the previously gentle snow surface shows a completely different appearance, marked by striking lines, hard gradations and layerings.

"So there's always something new to discover. That's why I think I find photography in the mountains in winter considerably more interesting and varied than in summer."

Do you enjoy being out and about with a camera yourself and have questions? What is your inspiration? Let us know and write it in the comments.