Mount Pilatus near Lucerne against an orange and blue evening sky
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Mount Pilatus in the evening twilight

April 2, 2025

Image description

The silhouette of the Pilatus massif under a clear evening sky with soft colour gradients from orange to blue. In the foreground, the dark outlines of the mountain slopes are visible.
Date taken
April 2, 2025
Resolution
4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
4 s
Aperture
f/36
ISO
100
Focal length
135 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

In this shot, the long shutter speed of 4 seconds and the low ISO of 100 achieve a noise-free image despite the fading evening light, while the small aperture of f/36 ensures consistent depth of field.

  • Use a long shutter speed to capture the calm mood of the twilight.
  • Choose a low ISO value to obtain a clear image without distracting noise.
  • Experiment with the aperture to control the sharpness across the entire mountain massif.

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