Aerial view of a small chapel on a green mountain ridge near Mount Pilatus
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Chapel on the ridge near Mount Pilatus

August 6, 2025

Image description

A small chapel stands isolated on an exposed, grassy ridge in the Pilatus region. The overhead view highlights the immediate surroundings of the mountain chapel and its rugged rock formations.
Date taken
August 6, 2025
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/125 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
200
Focal length
45 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this image, an aperture of f/8 and a shutter speed of 1/125 s provided a balanced exposure at ISO 200, ensuring both the chapel and the surrounding rock formations appear sharp and detailed.

  • Use a moderate aperture like f/8 to achieve sufficient depth of field, keeping both the chapel and its immediate surroundings in focus.
  • Select a short shutter speed when shooting from an elevated perspective to clearly capture the fine textures of the grassy ridge and rocks.
  • Focus on the composition by positioning the subject within the hillside so that the natural lines of the ridge guide the viewer's eye.