Image description
View of the summit cross on Mount Pilatus during winter conditions. The rugged rock formations contrast with the vast, snow-covered peaks in the background.
- Date taken
- April 6, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 150 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, a shutter speed of 1/800 s and an aperture of f/8 were used. The fast shutter speed ensures a crisp image at a focal length of 150 mm, while the aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field for the subject.
- Use a longer focal length to isolate the summit cross against the snow-covered mountains.
- Choose an aperture in the middle range like f/8 to capture both the rock textures and the details in the distance clearly.
- Pay attention to the exposure of the snow to preserve detail in the bright areas.