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𝑨𝒍𝒑𝒆 𝑫𝒊 𝑺𝒊𝒖𝒔𝒊 ♡ is a postcard-perfect place in the Italian Dolomites. The road there is closed for traffic except for the guests using hotel facilities in the area. I visited this usually crowded spot in late December, and I couldn’t believe I had it all for myself! Geared up with a headlamp and spikes on my winter boots, I hiked in the dark for almost an hour on the slippery road. I found my desired composition, and I picked up a strong ND filter from my backpack. You may ask why I decided to use a filter? There were two main reasons: ✦When I saw the pink hues in the sky, I took a few shots - I didn’t dislike what I saw, but I thought the moving clouds would create a more dynamic image. ✦My second reason was pathetic - I was cold 🥶 I enjoyed this peaceful scene sipping hot coffee ☕️ from my flask as my camera took the 5-minute shot. Although the filters can do the magic - there is always the photographer behind the camera, who has to decide when it is the best to use them. The following image shows the scene without the filter (0,5s) and with the 10-stop VFFOTO 1000x ND filter (5 minutes) Observe the movement of the clouds and make sure you calculate the time correctly. With a strong ten or 11-stop ND filter, you will probably have only one opportunity for one shot, maybe two. The sunrise doesn’t last too long. Happy with the outcome, I headed back to the car in Compatsch before they closed the road for traffic. What a beautiful winter morning! I saw a few field mice 🐭 running on the top of the frozen snow on my way. Captured with VFFOTO ND 1000x from @vffotoofficial #alpscape #passionedolomiti #dolomitiamo #instadolomiti #dolomites4you #planet_earth_shots # #photopills #moods_in_frame #wixphotography #worldprime #worldamazingdestinations #southtyrol #landscapephotos #landscapephotomag #yourshotphotographer #landscape_photography #beautifullandscapes #landscape_lovers #sunrise_sunset_photogroup #landscapephotographers #landscapecaptures #landscapephoto #dolomity #dolomitesworld #alpedisiusi #seiseralm_alpedisiusi #seiseralm #mountainlovers #dolomitiunesco @canoneurope @photopluscanonmag @reallyrightstuff @visitsouthtyrol @dolomitireview