Image description
The silhouette of Mount Pilatus stands out sharply against a softly coloured evening sky. The light gives the mountain massif a calm and minimalist presence.
- Date taken
- July 30, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 2500
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the striking silhouette of the mountain in evening light, a focal length of 400 mm was used. The aperture of f/20 ensures a consistent rendering, while the ISO 2500 combined with a shutter speed of 1/500 s allows for a sufficiently short exposure to keep the subject sharp at high zoom.
- Use a long focal length to emphasise the mountain massif within the frame.
- Select a fast shutter speed to avoid camera shake when using high zoom levels.
- Pay attention to the evening light to achieve the desired contrast between the dark mountain and the coloured sky.