Image description
A clear moment as the rising sun appears behind the distinctive peak of Mount Pilatus, casting rays across the mountain massif. The snow-covered rock faces glow in the golden light of the early morning hours.
- Date taken
- December 26, 2023
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/160 s
- Aperture
- f/36
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 100 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this image, a small aperture of f/36 was chosen to create the distinct sunstar effect around the bright light source. The shutter speed of 1/160 s at ISO 400 allows for precise exposure of the snow-covered mountain massif in direct sunlight.
- Use a small aperture (high f-number) when shooting directly into the sun to create a visible starburst effect.
- Use a fast shutter speed at a 100 mm focal length to capture the fine details of the snow-covered rock faces sharply.
- Pay attention to the lighting conditions when shooting into the sun, as higher ISO values can increase image noise in darker mountain sections.