Image description
The Hotel Bellevue on the summit of Mount Pilatus under a clear winter sky. In the background, a sea of clouds covers Central Switzerland.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2024
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/60 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 160
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot in bright daylight, an aperture of f/22 was chosen to achieve a deep depth of field and emphasize the sunburst effect. The focal length of 15 mm provides a wide perspective that places the Hotel Bellevue and the summit within the mountain landscape.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to create a distinct sunburst effect when shooting directly towards the sun.
- Select a short focal length in the wide-angle range to capture the expanse of the sea of clouds and the scale of the summit.
- Maintain a low ISO setting to ensure optimal image quality without digital noise in the bright, snowy conditions.