Image description
The Pilatus massif near Lucerne captured in the last rays of sunlight. The snow-covered rock formations glow with a warm light as clouds begin to settle on the mountain slopes.
- Date taken
- November 3, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using an aperture of f/8 and ISO 400 allowed you to achieve good depth of field at a 400 mm focal length, while the 1/250 s shutter speed minimized potential motion blur from handholding.
- Use a telephoto lens to isolate distant mountain details like rock formations or clouds.
- Keep an eye on your camera settings as the light fades so you can adjust your ISO if necessary.
- Wait for the fleeting moments when the sunset light hits the snow-covered peaks with the most intensity.