Image description
The striking silhouette of Mount Pilatus stands out sharply against a sky glowing in soft evening colors. A calm capture emphasizing the defining shape of the mountain.
- Date taken
- July 30, 2026
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 2500
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at 400 mm focal length, the short shutter speed of 1/400 s ensures a sharp image, while the aperture of f/20 and ISO 2500 balance the lighting conditions during the evening light.
- Use a long focal length to capture the silhouette of the mountain isolated and filling the frame.
- Select a short shutter speed to avoid motion blur when using high magnification.
- Pay attention to exposing for the bright evening sky to ensure the mountain's outlines stand out as a dark shape.