On a frigid winter morning, I used the first light of day to take this photograph of Lake Chiemsee. The Chiemsee is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Upper Bavaria, especially during the warmer seasons when many people are out and about. Due to the cold, however, I had the spot with the view of the southwestern shore all to myself. My intention was to capture the tranquillity and silence in the soft light.
Because of the extreme winter chill, I had to wait a while for the camera and lens to adjust to the surrounding temperature. The wide-angle lens allowed me to capture the wonderful lighting with the delicate waves in the foreground and the line of Alpine peaks in the background all in one shot.
Due to the very low winter sun, I had the opportunity to photograph the soft light for a good 45 minutes. In summer, this wouldn't have been possible because the sun rises faster in summer. Therefore, it is definitely worth seeking out such light conditions in the landscape, even in winter.
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