Image description
The view through a natural rock opening reveals the Pilatus Kulm hotel and the wintry summit surroundings. The backlight of the sun creates a distinctive atmosphere at this alpine location.
- Date taken
- March 8, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/60 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
These camera settings help capture the depth of the rock window and the winter light effectively. The aperture of f/16 ensures a deep depth of field, while the 12 mm focal length enables the wide view of Mount Pilatus.
- Use a narrow aperture like f/16 to keep both the near rock frame and the distant summit hotel in focus.
- Choose an ultra-wide-angle focal length of 12 mm to position the rock opening as a natural frame in the foreground.
- Pay attention to exposure metering in backlit conditions to retain detail in the snow-covered mountain areas despite the bright sun.