Image description
The red gondolas of the Pilatus aerial cableway glide over the steep, wooded slope. The soft light and rising fog give the scenery a quiet atmosphere.
- Date taken
- October 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/200 s
- Aperture
- f/5.6
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was taken with a shutter speed of 1/200 s, an aperture of f/5.6, and ISO 200 using a focal length of 45 mm. The shutter speed ensures a sufficiently short exposure to capture the gondola motion sharply, while the chosen aperture at this focal length keeps the focus on the main subject and allows the foggy background to soften slightly.
- Use a sufficiently fast shutter speed when photographing moving gondolas to prevent motion blur.
- Use a foreground element like the hanging branches to add depth and create a natural frame for your composition.
- Select a medium aperture to isolate your subject from the foggy, wooded background.