Image description
Three alphorn players in traditional costumes performing against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps on the summit of Mount Pilatus.
- Date taken
- August 30, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the small aperture of f/18 ensures deep depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/320 s prevents motion blur in the subjects. The ISO setting of 500 allows for sufficient exposure despite the small aperture under the prevailing light conditions.
- Choose a small aperture to capture both the subjects and the distant alpine panorama in sharp focus.
- Ensure a sufficiently fast shutter speed to freeze the subjects precisely in their pose.
- Use a focal length in the moderate range to maintain natural proportions between the subjects and the landscape.