The snow-covered summit of Mount Rigi with a transmission tower rising above a dense layer of fog.
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Snow-covered Rigi Kulm above the sea of fog

December 28, 2024

Image description

The summit area of Mount Rigi, recognizable by the prominent transmission tower, rises clearly above a thick layer of fog in winter. The forested slopes feature patches of snow.
Date taken
December 28, 2024
Resolution
4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/320 s
Aperture
f/18
ISO
320
Focal length
270 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This telephoto image was captured at a focal length of 270 mm, with an aperture of f/18 ensuring deep focus and a shutter speed of 1/320 s preventing blur at such a distance.

  • Use a stopped-down aperture like f/18 to ensure the entire subject remains in sharp focus.
  • Choose a sufficiently fast shutter speed to effectively avoid motion blur when shooting at a high focal length of 270 mm.
  • Pay close attention to exposure when capturing snow-covered landscapes, as bright areas can easily trick your sensor.