The Frozen Beauty of Lago Di Braies
Sunset drone photography at Lago Di Braies
What to do when you arrive in this scenic photography location, but almost all elements of the location are either covered in snow or frozen? First, adjust the camera settings to shoot in such bright and exposed conditions, then embrace the experience.
At the photogenic Lago Di Braies, or Pragser Wildsee, Lake Prags depending on your language, one of the main attractions in the Dolomites, the spot is very well known to photographers for the crystalline water with the dramatic mountain backdrop, the idyllic scenery for many photographers and creators.
During the winter season, when it's -5 degrees and constantly snowing, the idyllic scenery converts into a wintery, frozen and dramatic landscape, and it's gorgeous.
After spending some time researching where to photograph in the Dolomites, and having been impacted by several Lago Braies images with the crystal blue & green water, the ethereal drone footage of boats in the water in front of the dramatic mountain range, it was a positive shock to arrive at the lake when everything was frozen, there was no sign of the crystal lake, there were no boat props, and it was impossible to photograph the mountains' reflections against the lake (apart from one river stream).
The sense of shock automatically turned into excitement. I could walk across the lake for hours creating new photography opportunities that I hadn't imagined, from hiking around the lake along the frozen paths, using the drone at night and morning to capture the frozen lake, exploring frozen waterfalls—the experience was rewarding and mesmerizing in terms of photography creation and on a personal level.
If you are into drone photography, add this spot to your Dolomites itinerary. During the early morning or end of the day, it's possible to be almost alone at the lake; after the crowds leave, the solitude adds an extra element for creation, and the lake becomes a nice playground for aerial video and photography.
Aerial view of the river stream
Back of the Lago Di Braies towards the forest
Aerial Drone view of Lago Di Braies
The famous boat house, but frozen and full of snow
Mountain river stream reflection around on the frozen Lago Di Braies
Mountain range view behind Lago Di Braies
Lago Di Braies river stream going towards the lake
Mountain range behind Lago Di Braies
“ The solitude adds an extra element to the creation,and the lake becomes a nice playground for aerial video and photography. ”
