Image description
The setting sun bathes the mountain landscape around Mount Pilatus in a warm, golden light. The striking summit path is clearly visible in the foreground.
- Date taken
- March 8, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 37 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at 1/800 s and f/7.1, a shutter speed was chosen to eliminate motion blur, while the aperture ensures sufficient depth of field. An ISO of 500 provided a balanced exposure during the fading sunset light.
- Use the striking summit path as a foreground element to add depth to the image.
- Choose a medium focal length like 37 mm to capture both the vast landscape and the detail of the path.
- Pay attention to correct exposure in backlight conditions to ensure the warm light does not overexpose.