Neuschwanstein in Winter

Fresh snow covers Neuschwanstein Castle and the forested slope beneath it. Pale walls and dark rooflines stand out against the Bavarian Alps, with towers rising at different heights across the ridge. Snow clings to the fir trees and rocky ledges below the castle, leaving plenty of small shadows in the white.

Build the main tower, roof peaks and rows of arched windows first. From there, the lower walls and round tower help connect the castle to the cliff. The forest will take more patience, since many branches carry the same dusting of snow. Mountain ridges and blue shadows in the background give the final pieces more direction than a plain winter sky would.