Winter Photography Places: Snow, fog and golden light make December photography fun. Kashmir, Manali, Spiti, Auli, Ladakh and the European Christmas Market are great places to take stunning photos this month.
Winter Photography Places: The month of December brings the beauty of cold, snow and mist. That is why this time is considered special for photography. Whether you are a nature lover, a travel photographer, or just want to click beautiful pictures for Instagram—there are many places in December that make for magical photos. From India to abroad, many destinations are perfect for capturing stunning winter photos.
Kashmir – Snow Heaven
Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam look very beautiful in December. Here the snow covered trees, wooden houses, white mountains and frozen lakes provide a wonderful contrast to the photographs. Pictures taken amid snowfall will definitely go viral.
Manali and Spiti – Classic Winter Vibes
Manali offers excellent snow shots right from the beginning of December. Meanwhile, Spiti Valley is a photography lover’s dream – frozen rivers, quiet villages and twinkling stars at night make your photographs unique.
Auli – clean, quiet and very photogenic
Auli’s white slopes, snow covered trees and blue sky make for stunning photos. The soft golden light falling on the snow as the sun rises and sets makes the photos magical.
Leh-Ladakh – A unique view of the snow desert
Ladakh in early December is a great place to take photos. Hills with snow and blue lakes give a unique look to your photos.
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Christmas markets in Europe – a new look for festive photos
Talking about foreign countries, the streets of Europe sparkle with lights in December. Colorful decorations, snowfall and warm atmosphere make for unique photos at Christmas markets in Austria, Germany, Prague and Budapest.
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tips
- Shoot early in the morning to reduce haze and blue light.
- The ND filter comes in handy when shooting in snow.
- The battery drains quickly in cold weather, so keep an extra battery.
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