View from a dark rock tunnel looking over a sea of fog above Central Switzerland
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View from the rock tunnel on Mount Pilatus

December 28, 2024

Image description

A dark passage carved into the rock opens up to a winterly alpine landscape. Above the sea of fog, the peaks of Central Switzerland rise into the clear blue sky.
Date taken
December 28, 2024
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/800 s
Aperture
f/5.6
ISO
100
Focal length
20 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

Using ISO 100 and a fast shutter speed of 1/800 s allows you to capture the bright mountain landscape sharply, while the f/5.6 aperture provides sufficient depth of field at a 20 mm focal length.

  • Use the dark tunnel as a natural frame to guide the eye towards the bright landscape.
  • Select a wide-angle focal length like 20 mm to emphasize the contrast between the narrow passage and the expansive view.
  • Pay attention to the composition of the foreground to create depth in your image.