Image description
The summit cross on Mount Pilatus emerges from dense banks of fog. The soft light highlights the shape of the mountain against an atmospheric backdrop.
- Date taken
- October 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/14
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the aperture of f/14 and ISO 200 ensure a precise rendering of the summit, while the shutter speed of 1/320 s freezes the movement of the fog. The focal length of 45 mm allows for a focused composition that highlights the cross as the center point.
- Use an aperture around f/14 to achieve sufficient depth of field for the mountain's shape.
- Select a fast shutter speed to capture the textures in the fog clearly.
- Pay attention to the composition by placing the summit cross so it stands out effectively against the diffused light.