Image description
The sun shines through the snow-covered pine trees, revealing the striking rock formations of Mount Pilatus. A winter atmosphere in Central Switzerland.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this image, taken at a focal length of 45 mm, the aperture was set to f/18 to achieve a high depth of field and to create a starburst effect around the sun. The shutter speed of 1/250 s allowed for a sufficiently short exposure at an ISO of 500, ensuring the snow in the winter landscape was captured accurately.
- Use a narrow aperture like f/18 if you want to intentionally create light effects like starbursts when shooting directly into the sun.
- Pay close attention to exposure when shooting in the snow, as bright surfaces often cause the camera to underexpose; always check your histogram.
- Choose a focal length around 45 mm to naturally balance the proportions between the forest in the foreground and the mountain in the background.