Image description
The Pilatus Kulm mountain station nestles against the rocky slope below the summit. Against a clear sky, the panorama of the Central Swiss Alps is visible in the background.
- Date taken
- August 6, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'054 × 8'072 px (48.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/13
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, an aperture of f/13 and a focal length of 12 mm were chosen to achieve a high depth of field that keeps both the foreground and the distant mountain panorama in focus. The combination of ISO 200 and 1/250 s ensures a sharp image without noise under bright daylight conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens to capture the dimensions of the mountain scenery in its entirety.
- Select a closed aperture such as f/13 to ensure that both the rock textures and the buildings remain sharp throughout the frame.
- Pay attention to the clear light conditions in the high mountains to bring out high-contrast details.