Image description
The summit cross on Mount Pilatus rises from the rocky landscape against a cloudy sky. Wisps of fog drift around the peak, creating a calm atmosphere in this alpine scene.
- Date taken
- August 1, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 250
- Focal length
- 300 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 300 mm brings the summit cross close, while an aperture of f/11 ensures sufficient depth of field in the rocky structure. The shutter speed of 1/640 s allows you to freeze the movement of the drifting fog.
- Select a stopped-down aperture such as f/11 to capture the details of the rock formations clearly.
- Use a fast shutter speed to record the dynamics and shape of the fog without blur.
- With long focal lengths, focus on the contrast between the summit cross and the changeable background.