Image description
The image shows the upper section of the snow-covered Eiger North Face, illuminated by the last rays of the evening sun. Gentle clouds drift around the rocky ridge.
- Date taken
- December 21, 2024
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 125
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at a focal length of 400 mm, the short shutter speed of 1/640 s allowed for a sharp rendering of details, while the aperture of f/8 ensured good depth of field.
- Use fast shutter speeds with long telephoto focal lengths to minimize camera shake.
- Choose a mid-range aperture like f/8 to capture the rock formations with precision.
- Focus on the interplay of light and shadow to accentuate the mountain's texture.