Image description
The summit of Mount Pilatus near Lucerne at dusk. The low sun illuminates the clouds on the horizon above the landscape of Central Switzerland.
- Date taken
- June 13, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 8000
- Focal length
- 21 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was captured using a shutter speed of 1/80 s, an aperture of f/22, and an ISO of 8000 to manage the dim light at dusk. The 21 mm focal length provides a wide perspective, while the high ISO setting allows for proper exposure despite the low light conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens such as 21 mm to capture the expansive view of the summit and the sky in one frame.
- Pay attention to the balance between ISO and shutter speed during dusk to ensure the scene is properly exposed.
- Experiment with the aperture to achieve the desired depth of field in your composition.