Image description
The tracks of the steep cogwheel railway run through a rocky pass towards the summit of Mount Pilatus. The scenery is characterized by grey boulders, alpine vegetation and a cloudy sky.
- Date taken
- October 5, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'925 × 3'694 px (18.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/200 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 42 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was taken with an aperture of f/6.3 and a shutter speed of 1/200 s, which, at an ISO of 400, ensures sufficient depth of field and a clear depiction of the tracks. The 42 mm focal length provides a natural perspective on the route towards the summit.
- Select a medium aperture to ensure that both the tracks in the foreground and the rock formations in the background are in focus.
- Use the leading lines of the railway tracks in your composition to guide the viewer's eye through the rocky pass.
- Use a fast shutter speed to capture the scene without motion blur under the cloudy sky and to clearly render the details of the alpine environment.