Red cable car gondola at Mount Pilatus in front of steep rock
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Cable car at Mount Pilatus over the abyss

June 8, 2023

Image description

A red cable car gondola floats at Mount Pilatus above a steep rocky slope, with a summer toboggan run visible in the green terrain below.
Date taken
June 8, 2023
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/640 s
Aperture
f/9
ISO
400
Focal length
128 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

In this image, the shutter speed of 1/640 s allows for sharp freezing of the cable car's movement, while the aperture of f/9 ensures sufficient depth of field to keep both the rock face and the summer toboggan run below in focus.

  • Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion of the gondola precisely.
  • Choose a medium aperture to keep the entire scene, from the rocks to the green terrain, in focus.
  • Pay attention to your perspective when framing the shot to emphasize the drop between the cable car and the ground.