Image description
The snow-covered peak of Mount Pilatus near Lucerne captured in soft evening light, with clouds drifting around the distinct rock formation.
- Date taken
- December 21, 2024
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 250
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 400 mm, the subject was strongly compressed, while the aperture of f/8 ensures solid image quality. The shutter speed of 1/640 s freezes the movement of the clouds in this soft light.
- Use a long focal length when photographing distant peaks to highlight details such as the distinct rock formation.
- Ensure a sufficiently fast shutter speed to capture the dynamics of the clouds without motion blur.
- Utilize a moderate aperture of f/8 to achieve a balanced ratio between depth of field and light intake.