Image description
The cable car wires lead through dense veils of clouds up to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Diffuse light and lingering fog emphasize the steep rock formations of the mountain.
- Date taken
- October 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/100 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using an aperture of f/16 provides a deep depth of field, which is effective for capturing both the cable car structure and the rocky mountain side through the mist. The ISO 200 setting and a shutter speed of 1/100 s ensure a clean exposure under these diffuse light conditions.
- Use the leading lines of the cables to guide the viewer's eye through the layers of clouds.
- Select a mid-range focal length of 45 mm to capture the subject with focus and maintain a natural perspective of the mountain.
- Pay close attention to your composition in foggy conditions, as the mist can obscure details and the mood is defined primarily by light contrast.