Image description
The snow-covered peak of Mount Pilatus in the soft light of dusk, framed by winter branches in the foreground.
- Date taken
- January 20, 2024
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/200 s
- Aperture
- f/5
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 56 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the 1/200 s shutter speed allows for a sharp handheld exposure, while the f/5 aperture provides a balance between light intake and detail. The ISO 500 setting moderately brightens the shadows during dusk.
- Use an aperture of f/5 to capture enough light in dim conditions without compromising image quality with overly high ISO settings.
- Find a foreground with branches or trees to create depth and direct the viewer's gaze toward the peak.
- Experiment with a focal length of 56 mm to compress the scene and bring the distant mountain closer to the foreground.