Image description
The summit of Pilatus Kulm rises above a dense sea of fog in clear weather. Sunlight creates star-shaped reflections over the alpine landscape.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2024
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 160
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot in clear weather, a focal length of 15 mm was chosen to capture the vast alpine landscape. The closed aperture of f/22 combined with direct sunlight creates a star-shaped light effect, while ISO 160 and a shutter speed of 1/80 s ensure a sharp image.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to turn direct sunlight into a star effect.
- Select a wide-angle focal length of 15 mm to capture the expanse of the sea of fog and the mountains.
- Ensure a low ISO setting like ISO 160 to achieve high image quality without noise.