Image description
The striking rock peaks of Mount Pilatus emerge from a low-hanging blanket of clouds. Soft light emphasizes the texture of the rock and the tranquility of the mountain landscape above the clouds.
- Date taken
- October 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/13
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, an aperture of f/13 was used to achieve a high depth of field, capturing the rock textures in detail. The shutter speed of 1/400 s ensures a sharp image without motion blur, while the ISO 200 setting maintains good image quality under the prevailing light.
- Select a closed aperture such as f/13 to capture the rock textures sharply across the entire frame.
- Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the subtle movements of the clouds.
- Consider using a 45 mm focal length to make the rock formations appear natural in relation to the clouds.