Image description
The rocky peaks of Mount Pilatus near Lucerne are illuminated by the setting sun. The golden light highlights the structures of the mountain massif.
- Date taken
- November 3, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, a focal length of 400 mm was used to bring the mountain massif closer. The aperture of f/8 ensures solid depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/500 s at ISO 400 helps prevent motion blur with such a long focal length.
- Use a long focal length to highlight the details of the mountain structure in the evening light.
- Choose a medium aperture like f/8 for good image quality across the entire frame.
- Ensure a sufficiently fast shutter speed to achieve a sharp image despite using a telephoto lens.