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Historic carriage of the Rigi Railways in Vitznau

The view from the track bed shows the rear of a traditional Rigi Railways carriage with a Swiss flag under clear daylight.
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Rear view of a historic Rigi cogwheel railway carriage on the tracks in Vitznau.
Rear view of a historic Rigi cogwheel railway carriage on the tracks in Vitznau.
Technical details
Date taken
June 18, 2023
Resolution
3'676 × 5'514 px (20.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/4000 s
Aperture
f/3.2
ISO
400
Focal length
22 mm
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Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot uses a fast shutter speed of 1/4000 s to capture bright daylight accurately, while the aperture of f/3.2 isolates the carriage details using a 22 mm focal length.

  • Choose a low frog perspective directly from the track bed to create a leading line towards the subject.
  • Use a wide-angle focal length to frame both the subject and the surrounding environment effectively.
  • Ensure a fast shutter speed to achieve proper exposure despite the bright daylight conditions.

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