Photographing Castle Neuschwanstein - HUGELY SUCCESFUL!

Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most iconic and photographed castles in the world. As a landscape photographer, you might think it's impossible to capture a unique shot, but this video proves otherwise. Join me as I share my journey to this fairytale location, battling unpredictable weather and exploring different viewpoints to capture some of my favorite landscape photos of the year. Learn how to find your own unique perspectives and use challenging conditions to your advantage. If you're a photographer looking for inspiration and tips on capturing iconic locations, you won't want to miss this.

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0:00 - The iconic Neuschwanstein Castle
1:21 - First evening shooting at Neuschwanstein
2:10 - The challenge of photographing a famous location
2:36 - Hoping for moody weather
3:15 - Deciding on a better viewpoint
4:04 - Finding a more dynamic perspective
5:00 - Light on the castle!
7:18 - The importance of light in landscape photography
7:42 - My e-book on light
8:43 - Capturing the last golden glow
9:58 - The Maria bridge viewpoint
11:20 - The weather systems roll in
13:19 - A brief history of Neuschwanstein Castle
14:56 - Why photographers do not just see the world through the lens
16:02 - My favorite photos from the bridge
17:23 - A special offer for my post-processing course
18:22 - Heading up for a blue hour shot
20:38 - An incredible moment of light and atmosphere
22:21 - An absolutely spectacular photo
23:05 - The importance of image stabilization
23:30 - The rain begins
24:34 - Finding a new perspective
26:43 - Heading back down
27:18 - Comparing Neuschwanstein to Hohenzollern
28:18 - Blue hour arrives
30:19 - Photographing from the Swan Lake
31:17 - Waiting for the fog to clear
32:30 - The castle emerges from the clouds
33:53 - A painting-like photo
34:44 - Choosing my favorite shot from the trip
35:13 - Outro and a look at next week's video

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