On a chilly morning in mid-January, Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, awoke to a world blanketed in frost. Under the cold overcast sky, the trees stood in magnificent silence, their branches enveloped in a delicate layer of ice, showcasing the stark beauty of Tateshina’s winter landscapes.
Photo Description – Frozen Silhouettes
The photograph captures a serene morning at the ski slopes, where the temperature plunges to around minus ten degrees Celsius, leaving the surrounding trees adorned in a crystalline white armor. The scene is a breathtaking spectacle of winter’s touch, transforming the ordinary into a tableau of frozen beauty.
Story Behind the Photo – A Return to the Beloved Slopes
Returning to the slopes after a three-year absence, the morning at Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort was a blend of familiarity and fresh wonder. The intense cold created a stunning landscape of frost trees, each glistening in the early light, captured during a peaceful ascent on the ski lift.
From an Amateur Photographer’s Perspective – New Gear, Fresh Perspectives
Opting for the recently acquired OM Digital Solutions TG-7, a departure from the usual camera gear, presented a new challenge. The goal was to capture the unique frosty scenery, experimenting with different techniques to bring out the stark beauty of the winter landscape.
Equipment and EXIF Information
- Camera: OM Digital Solutions TG-7
- Shutter Speed: 1/250s
- Aperture: ƒ4.1
- ISO: ISO 100
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