Few things in landscape photography rival the pristine beauty of fresh, untouched snow under a clear blue sky. The contrast between brilliant white and deep blue creates maximum visual impact. Inverza triggers this condition when recent snowfall (at least 2 cm in the past 12 hours) coincides with clearing skies (below 20% cloud cover) and cold enough temperatures to prevent melting.
Snow depth, cloud cover, and temperature are weighted together - heavier snowfall, clearer skies, and colder temperatures all increase confidence.
Tip: Go early - footprints and tracks ruin the pristine look. Watch your exposure: snow fools meters into underexposing. Dial in +1 to +1.5 EV compensation, and check your histogram.
