The snow-covered summit of Mount Pilatus near Lucerne with a small gondola in the sky.
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Snow-covered Mount Pilatus peak in daylight

February 25, 2024

Image description

View of the snow-covered summit area of Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland. A small gondola is visible in front of the massive rock face.
Date taken
February 25, 2024
Resolution
3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/800 s
Aperture
f/6.3
ISO
100
Focal length
300 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot in bright daylight, the shutter speed of 1/800 s and the low ISO of 100 ensure a clear image without noise, while the aperture of f/6.3 provides sufficient depth of field for the rock face. The 300 mm focal length allows you to capture distant details like the gondola closely.

  • Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the movement of the gondola precisely.
  • Utilize a long focal length to isolate the mountain complex and position the gondola as a scale reference within the frame.
  • Maintain a low ISO setting to achieve optimal image quality in bright light conditions on snow.

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