Aerial view of the snow-covered mountain chapel on Mount Pilatus
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Mountain chapel on Mount Pilatus in winter

January 9, 2021

Image description

The small chapel embedded in the snow-covered rocky landscape of Mount Pilatus. The white building with its red roof contrasts with the bright snow.
Date taken
January 9, 2021
Resolution
5'184 × 3'456 px (17.9 MP)
Shutter speed
1/400 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
100
Focal length
246 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

In this image, an aperture of f/8 and a shutter speed of 1/400 s were used, ensuring a sharp focus of the chapel in bright snowy conditions. The ISO 100 keeps the image free of noise, while the focal length of 246 mm brings the subject closer from a distance.

  • Choose a mid-range aperture to capture the chapel clearly against the expansive background.
  • Use a sufficiently fast shutter speed to avoid overexposure due to the intense brightness of the snow.
  • Opt for a low ISO setting when using long focal lengths to achieve the best possible image quality.