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Sunset glow over the Pilatus massif

February 3, 2023

Image description

The Pilatus in Central Switzerland appears as a dark silhouette against a cloudy evening sky, glowing in intense shades of red and yellow.
Date taken
February 3, 2023
Resolution
4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/8 s
Aperture
f/20
ISO
400
Focal length
200 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot at 200 mm focal length, a small aperture of f/20 was used to achieve high detail with a shutter speed of 1/8 s. The ISO 400 setting ensures a balanced exposure for the silhouette under these lighting conditions.

  • Use a small aperture when you want to capture fine details in a silhouette under challenging light.
  • Select a longer shutter speed to gather sufficient light from the high-contrast evening sky.
  • Use a telephoto focal length like 200 mm to bring the mountain closer to the evening sky in your composition.

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