Image description
The small chapel is situated in an exposed position on the slope of the Pilatus massif. A narrow hiking trail leads over the grassy ridge directly past the white building.
- Date taken
- June 8, 2023
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/5
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 77 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 77 mm compresses the subject slightly, while the aperture of f/5 allows for good detail. The fast shutter speed of 1/320 s, combined with the low ISO of 200, ensures a sharp image of the chapel within the mountain landscape.
- Choose a medium focal length to focus specifically on the building within its alpine surroundings.
- Use a moderate aperture to isolate the chapel from the background while keeping the textures of the ridge visible.
- Ensure a sufficiently fast shutter speed to capture the details of the landscape without motion blur.