Browsing through calendars, travel books and online, you can see all these amazing photos of landmarks. I always wanted to know “how did they take that” – because my photos never looked that good. So I’m writing a series of these “how did they take that” posts to make you a better a travel photographer.
Last week I wrote a post about How to Take a Photograph of the Eiffel Tower. This week, the series continues with How to Take a Photograph of Neuschwanstein Castle.
Located in Fussen, Germany, Neuschwanstein Castle was built by Crown Prince Ludwig II. It’s striking as it rises up among the Bavarian Alps; A must-see landmark whenever you visit Munich. It also served as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland.
To take great photos, sometimes you’ll need a fancy-schmancy camera. But not always. Today’s post is a great example…
How I took it (With my Canon A80)
- Taking that classic shot requires exploring the area. In this case, after touring the castle I took a brief 15-minute (ish) walk up the hill beyond the castle. There was a path along the mountain that led to a bridge and this vista. Many visitors leave Neuschwanstein Castle without ever traveling up the hill. They miss out on one of the best views of the castle!
- The bright blue sky and the bright green foliage help to make the castle “pop-out” in the photo.
- Don’t settle for taking your establishing shot directly in front of the landmark. A brief stroll down a side street, on a nearby hill or around the bend may provide you with a unique perspective your friends will wish they could have experience too!
Share your best travel photos!
On my Facebook Fan Page I’ve created a photo album with these photos and links to their tips. If you have any great travel photos, upload them to the “Your Best Travel Photos Album” and share how you took them!
I’ll see you out there..!
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I wondered how people got photos like that. I’ve been twice and didn’t realise you could go past the castle and get photos from that side of it. This means I have to do back for a third time
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Sometimes I get a roll of the eyes when I say “let’s check out what’s over here…”, but it certainly pays off to wander around. I also hiked up the mountain and took a few other shots from some other perspectives. Good luck next time you’re there. I’d love to see ‘em.