Image description
A close-up view captures ice and frozen droplets clinging to the needles of a branch on Mount Pilatus. Light refracts through the ice structures against a soft, blurred background.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'559 × 2'338 px (3.6 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot at 400mm focal length uses an aperture of f/8 to achieve sufficient depth of field for the ice structures despite the high magnification, while the shutter speed of 1/250s minimizes motion blur. The ISO 800 setting allowed for flexible exposure in this winter setting.
- Use a long focal length to create a soft background blur and isolate the ice from the surroundings.
- Select a medium aperture like f/8 to capture the fine details of the frozen water clearly.
- Ensure a sufficiently fast shutter speed for close-ups to prevent camera shake when using long focal lengths.