Image description
The view from the rocky slopes of Mount Pilatus over a closed layer of clouds. The sun stands high in the clear blue sky, creating a distinct star shape.
- Date taken
- October 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, the small aperture of f/16 creates the distinct sunstar effect and ensures deep depth of field, while the fast shutter speed of 1/400 s at ISO 200 precisely captures the bright light.
- Use a small aperture like f/16 to produce the sunstar effect when shooting directly into the sun.
- Select a wide-angle lens with a 12 mm focal length to emphasize the expanse above the sea of clouds.
- Use a low ISO setting to maintain a clean image without noise in bright daylight conditions.