Image description
The jagged peaks of the Pilatus region appear as dark silhouettes against a warmly glowing evening sky. Gentle mist lies between the mountain ranges, giving the scenery a calm depth.
- Date taken
- September 21, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/5.6
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 116 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 116 mm allowed you to optically compress the mountain ranges, while the aperture of f/5.6 and ISO 200 with a shutter speed of 1/320 s ensure a clear rendering of the silhouettes in the evening light.
- Use longer focal lengths to bring distant mountain ranges closer and stack the layers within the image.
- Ensure a fast shutter speed to maintain sharpness for handheld shots.
- Select a low ISO setting to maintain high image quality and minimize digital noise in the darker areas of the photograph.