Image description
The distinct silhouette of Mount Pilatus stands out clearly against a vibrant orange sky at sunset. The image captures the mountain massif in Central Switzerland in backlit conditions.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2023
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/32
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 200 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this image, a focal length of 200 mm was used to tightly frame the mountain massif, while the aperture of f/32 and an ISO of 400 ensured a controlled exposure against the backlight.
- Use a longer focal length to magnify subjects like Mount Pilatus significantly.
- Utilize the strong contrast against the bright sky to create a distinct silhouette of the mountain.
- Pay attention to the exposure of the brightest part of the image to keep the mountain massif as a black silhouette.