Image description
The summit cross on a peak of Mount Pilatus stands in front of a backdrop of diffuse, bluish mountain ranges. The shot captures the alpine environment under clear lighting conditions.
- Date taken
- June 8, 2023
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/1000 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot at 400 mm focal length uses a fast shutter speed of 1/1000 s to reliably prevent camera shake at high magnification. An aperture of f/7.1 provides sufficient depth of field, while the ISO 200 maintains image quality under clear daylight.
- Use a fast shutter speed when working with long focal lengths to ensure a sharp image despite minor movements.
- Choose a medium aperture to clearly distinguish the subject from the diffuse background.
- Pay attention to camera stability when using a strong telephoto lens, as vibrations become very noticeable at 400 mm.