Image description
The Pilatus mountain massif in Central Switzerland is illuminated by the low evening sun. Scattered clouds drift along the craggy rock faces.
- Date taken
- November 3, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/100 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 300 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at 300 mm focal length, the aperture of f/18 ensures consistent sharpness across the rock faces, while the shutter speed of 1/100 s at ISO 400 balances the fading evening light.
- Use a long focal length to specifically highlight details of the mountain structure such as rock faces and drifting clouds.
- Select a small aperture to achieve deep depth of field, even when shooting from a great distance.
- Observe the evening light carefully, as it emphasizes the texture of the rocks significantly through side lighting.