Image description
A red train of the Pilatus cogwheel railway traverses a steep green mountainside on Mount Pilatus. A few cows are grazing in the meadow below the tracks.
- Date taken
- August 6, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 250
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 400 mm allows you to isolate the red train from the expansive surroundings, while the aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field for this framing. A shutter speed of 1/400 s helps you capture the subject sharply even at this high focal length.
- Choose a long focal length to bring the subject closer and compress the mountainside within the frame.
- Ensure a fast shutter speed to avoid motion blur when shooting handheld.
- Look for a clear contrast between the colorful vehicle and the green background to strengthen the visual impact.