View of the snow-covered rock faces of Mount Pilatus with an aerial cable car against a blue sky.
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Aerial cableway at the snowy Pilatus summit

February 25, 2024

Image description

An aerial cable car crosses the deep snowy rock landscape of the Pilatus massif under a clear blue sky.
Date taken
February 25, 2024
Resolution
3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/1000 s
Aperture
f/6.3
ISO
100
Focal length
400 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot at 400 mm focal length uses a fast shutter speed of 1/1000 s to freeze the movement of the cable car despite the high magnification, while ISO 100 ensures optimal image quality in bright daylight.

  • Use a fast shutter speed to capture the cable car without motion blur.
  • Choose a low ISO setting to avoid image noise in the presence of bright snow.
  • Use a long focal length to bring the subject closer and compress the mountain landscape.

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