Image description
The waxing half moon is visible in the clear blue sky above the rocky summit area of Mount Pilatus. A wooden railing lines the snow-covered mountain path.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'120 × 4'590 px (28.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 150 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was taken with a focal length of 150 mm, which brings the moon visually closer. The aperture of f/11 ensures a deep depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/400 s prevents motion blur at this distance.
- Use a telephoto lens to make the moon appear large in relation to landscape elements like a railing.
- Choose a closed aperture like f/11 to ensure both the foreground and the summit area are in focus.
- Use a fast shutter speed to achieve a sharp image despite the long focal length.