Winter in Breckenridge: Break out the Camera!

Those photos you took last year in Breckenridge were great -- the summer aspens, the dark green pine trees, and the towering peaks in the background. Summer in Colorado is colorful, but winter can be even better for the photographer!

Take the lift up to the top of any of the peaks and break out your trusty tripod. In many conditions, even the slightest shiver will give your photo a blurry effect, which isn't exactly ideal for that picturesque mountain shot. It's an even better idea to use a combination of tripod and a remote shutter release, either cable or battery activated. This will give you a virtually still shot.

Don't forget the filters! A few different polarizing filters can really bump up the finished image. Just screw one onto the end of your lens, and be prepared to see some amazing photos as a result. For a more "dreamy" image, use a soft blur filter, these are especially effective under the harsh noontime sun. The crisp whiteness of the snow can cause some serious over-lighting, so watch your aperture. If you are in doubt, vary the camera settings so you make sure that you get a workable image.

Hit the slopes early on and then again later in the day if possible. This will give you the most contrast in your photographs, both with landscape shots, and shooting portraits. A portable mirrored surface is a great item to pack along too. If you are going to be photographing other people, using the mirror will prevent that over-lighting effect on their upper features.