Image description
The image shows several layers of mountain ridges in Central Switzerland. The evening light casts a warm glow over the silhouette of Mount Pilatus.
- Date taken
- November 15, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot uses a long focal length of 400 mm to compress the layers of mountain ridges, while the aperture of f/8 ensures a sharp image. The shutter speed of 1/640 s combined with ISO 400 allows you to capture the soft evening light without any motion blur.
- Use a long focal length to optically compress the different mountain layers and emphasize the sense of depth.
- Choose a moderate aperture like f/8 to achieve balanced sharpness across the various mountain ridges.
- Pay attention to your shutter speed to capture the mood of the evening light without shortening the exposure too much.