Image description
A night thunderstorm with visible lightning strikes over the distinct summit massif of Mount Pilatus. The dark silhouette of the mountain stands out against the glowing orange sky.
- Date taken
- August 16, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'931 × 2'621 px (10.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 8000
- Focal length
- 225 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot combines an exposure time of 1 s with an aperture of f/7.1 and an ISO of 8000 to capture the transient light effects of the thunderstorm. The focal length of 225 mm allowed for a detailed shot of the distant mountain massif.
- Use a sufficiently short shutter speed to precisely freeze the motion of the lightning.
- Choose a medium aperture to achieve a balanced depth of field for the mountain massif despite the low light conditions at night.
- Adjust the ISO value to gather enough light for the dark mountain silhouette with the given aperture.
- Use a longer focal length to focus the frame on the desired section of the summit massif.