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The charm of this place lies in the interplay of the gently rolling hills and the rugged verticality of the Geisler Group. The layering of the landscape elements is crucial: The foreground with the purple blossoms guides the eye over the village buildings to the church, which serves as a visual anchor, before the gaze ascends to the massive rock formations. Without the conscious use of this depth staging, the scene loses its impact.

The village church of St. Magdalena stands here in the center of the middle third of the image. Its positioning allows the surrounding alpine meadow landscape to be used as a soft transition to the widely towering mountain ranges. Those who place the church too dominantly risk underestimating the enormous dimensions of the Dolomites behind it.

The Geisler Group in the background breaks the horizon line with its jagged towers. Its structure and the lighting on the rock faces give the image its own dynamic. One should ensure that the rock pinnacles do not lose their plasticity due to flat perspectives or unfavorable lighting conditions.