Image description
The summit area of Mount Pilatus with the Hotel Bellevue in Central Switzerland during sunset. Orange illuminated clouds drift over the distinctive rock formation.
- Date taken
- September 5, 2025
- Resolution
- 2'496 × 3'744 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/125 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 300 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 300 mm allows you to bring the summit motif closer, while the f/8 aperture ensures good image quality. The shutter speed of 1/125 s at ISO 200 is sufficient in this evening light to capture the texture of the rocks and clouds sharply.
- Use a long focal length to isolate details like the Hotel Bellevue against the clouds.
- Pay attention to underexposing the shadow areas when shooting against the light to preserve the vibrant colours of the clouds.
- Choose a moderate aperture like f/8 to achieve the necessary depth of field for the rock formations.