Image description
A small chapel is situated on the steep slope of Mount Pilatus. Wooden benches and a few people can be seen on the surrounding meadow.
- Date taken
- August 6, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was taken with a 400 mm focal length to capture the subject effectively from a distance. The aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field, while the fast shutter speed of 1/800 s prevents blur when using such a long telephoto lens.
- Use a long focal length to compress the perspective and make the building appear closer to the steep mountain slope in the background.
- Select a shutter speed of at least 1/500 s or faster when shooting handheld with a telephoto lens to prevent camera shake.
- Stick to an aperture of f/8 for good sharpness, as this setting offers a balanced compromise between depth of field and lens performance.