Image description
A clear full moon is visible directly above the ridge of Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland. The twilight light casts soft shades of violet and blue over the mountain range.
- Date taken
- June 6, 2023
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/1000 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 227 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the moon at this distance with clarity, a focal length of 227 mm was used. The fast shutter speed of 1/1000 s prevents motion blur at this high magnification, while ISO 1000 compensates for the dim twilight light.
- Use a long focal length to make the moon appear massive in relation to the mountain.
- Select a fast shutter speed to counteract the moon's movement when using high zoom.
- Adjust your ISO settings according to the twilight light to maintain a fast shutter speed.