Image description
The summit of Rigi Kulm rises above a dense layer of fog on a clear winter day. The flanks of the mountain are partially covered in snow and interspersed with coniferous forests.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2024
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot with a 400 mm focal length, an aperture of f/8 ensures good lens performance, while a shutter speed of 1/400 s at ISO 100 prevents motion blur due to the high magnification.
- Use a longer focal length to isolate the subject from a distance and focus the composition on the summit.
- Choose a low ISO setting to maintain high image quality and detail in the snowy areas and forests.
- Pay attention to the exposure so that the bright parts of the snow do not wash out and the textures remain visible.