Turaida Castle Turaida Castle

#TravelGuide Photography and Scenic Golden Hour (2 Days) Theme: Focus on capturing the best light, angles, and textures of Turaida and the Gauja Valley. • Day 1: Castle Textures and Sunset • Morning: Photograph the red brick tower of Turaida against a blue sky, focusing on the texture of the red bricks. • Afternoon: Frame the views through the castle's windows and arches, capturing the contrast between the interior and exterior. • Evening: Find a vantage point on the western side of the Gauja Valley and capture the golden hour sunset with Turaida Castle and the river below. • Day 2: Sunrise and River Fog • Dawn: Capture the sunrise from the top of the Turaida tower, focusing on the mist or fog rising from the Gauja River below. • Morning: Take advantage of the light filtering through the forest canopy to photograph the Gutmanis Cave and the surrounding cliffs.