Photographer Tom Wayman ventured beyond the regular trails to capture the magic of Neuschwanstein Castle in the south of Germany, near the Austrian border. This palace rather than castle is said to have inspired Walt Disney for the castle in Sleeping Beauty and there’s no denying its fairytale beauty.
Built by Ludwig II, former King of Bavaria, as an homage to Robert Wagner’s operas, this castle is indeed very theatrical AND it utilises the majestic alps as backdrop. Or viewpoint, depending on your perspective. Tom Wayman scaled the mountains in order to capture its beauty. Here’s his exploration in pictures:
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Basically, I had spent days travelling across Europe and only had a short time frame to capture the beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle.
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The castle sits atop a hill and when photographed from a certain perspective, the results looks magical.
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On the climb up, the views of Hohenschwangau Castle and the lake with the same name were breathtaking.
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On my way to the top of the mountain, I discovered that the bridge that contains the only accessible viewpoint, was closed due to maintenance.
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Although things were looking bleak, I decided that I had come too far to not capture this amazing piece of architecture.
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As you can see from the photos, not only did the visibility seem to miraculously clear up, but the viewpoint was even more incredible than what I could have hoped for.
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This image showcases the exact shot I came for. Not far from the bridge, and taken from a slightly more elevated and unique angle, this one photo made the days of travel and transit all worthwhile
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Sometimes, damp weather can ruin a photoshoot. And sometimes it can add to its charm, like it ended up doing in this case.
About Tom Wayman
Tom Wayman is a photographer from Melbourne, Australia who is currently residing in Europe. He has worked as an event photographer for the past 5 years. Having visited over 33 countries across 4 continents, Tom is also an avid traveller. He loves the intrigue and excitement of visiting new locations and taking advantage of the diverse photography options that are presented.
- Instagram: @tdtravelling
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