Image description
The steep, rugged rock face of Mount Pilatus emerges from a dense layer of fog. The soft light highlights the rough texture of the rock.
- Date taken
- October 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using an aperture of f/7.1 at a focal length of 45 mm provides sufficient depth of field to capture the rock structure in detail, while the fast shutter speed of 1/400 s at ISO 200 reliably freezes any motion within the mist.
- Use an aperture of f/7.1 to achieve a balance between sharpness and detailed rendering of the rock face.
- In misty conditions, ensure a fast shutter speed to keep the fine textures of the rock sharp despite air movement.
- Choose a framing that emphasizes the contrast between the solid rock and the soft, diffuse background.