Image description
The sunset casts a warm, golden light over the snow-covered rocks of Mount Pilatus and the buildings on the summit. In the background, the mountains of Central Switzerland stretch out under a clear evening sky.
- Date taken
- March 8, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 13 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the 13 mm wide-angle focal length provides a broad perspective, while the aperture of f/7.1 ensures sufficient depth of field. A shutter speed of 1/500 s allowed for a sharp image, supported by an ISO of 500 to compensate for the fading light during sunset.
- Use a wide-angle focal length to capture the expansive mountain scenery.
- Set an aperture around f/7.1 to keep both the foreground rocks and distant mountains in focus.
- Monitor your ISO when light fades to maintain a fast shutter speed and prevent motion blur.