The same range of mountains photographed against a white sky can also be exquisite. My favorite subject in nature is shooting white on white. Don't forget to use low angled sunrise or sunset lighting to enhance the rich texture of a fresh snowfall or to backlight ice on frozen reeds in a pond. Winter landscapes are dramatized by golden light in the early morning and late afternoon. Snowflakes often catch the light, adding sparkle to your picture.
Long shadows offer a graphic element as they stretch out on the pristine white snow.
Enjoy winter photography this year. Use these simple guidelines, and the challenges of shooting in white conditions and frigid temperatures will pay off many times over. Jim Zuckerman left his medical studies in 1970 to turn his love of photography into a career. He has lectured and taught creative photography at many universities and private schools, including UCLA, Kent State University, the Hallmark Institute of Photography, and the Palm Beach Photographic Center. He also has led international photo tours to destinations such as Burma, Thailand, China, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Alaska, Greece, Papua New Guinea, and the American Southwest.