Close-up of alpine flowers backlit against the dark silhouette of Mount Pilatus during sunset.
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Alpine flowers before the silhouette of Mount Pilatus

June 13, 2026

Image description

Alpine flowers glowing in the evening light in front of the dark massif of Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland. The low sun creates a colorful sky behind the mountain range.
Date taken
June 13, 2026
Resolution
2'667 × 4'000 px (10.7 MP)
Shutter speed
1/60 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
2000
Focal length
30 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot, an aperture of f/22 was used to balance the foreground and background in the given lighting, while the ISO of 2000 allowed for a shutter speed of 1/60 s.

  • Use a small aperture like f/22 if you want to achieve deep depth of field for both foreground and background elements.
  • Pay attention to the balance between ISO and shutter speed during evening light to ensure a sharp image despite low lighting.
  • Deliberately position striking subjects like flowers in front of a high-contrast background to emphasize the silhouette.