Image description
The sun sets over the Pilatus massif, bathing the snow-covered peak and the Hotel Bellevue in warm, soft evening light. In the background, the silhouettes of the Central Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne emerge in the twilight.
- Date taken
- March 8, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 12 mm, the aperture of f/7.1 ensures sufficient depth of field, while the fast shutter speed of 1/400 s prevents motion blur. The ISO 500 setting provides a good balance between image noise and the necessary exposure for these light conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens to capture the strong contrast between the snow-covered peak and the horizon.
- Pay attention to the exposure time when shooting against the sun to retain details in the snow despite the backlight.