Image description
From the snow-covered summit of Mount Pilatus, the view stretches over a vast sea of clouds covering the lowlands, set against a clear blue sky.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2024
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/5.6
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this wide-angle shot, the aperture of f/5.6 combined with a fast shutter speed of 1/640 s and ISO 100 ensures a sharp capture of the landscape in bright daylight. The short shutter speed prevents motion blur at the 15 mm focal length.
- Use a short focal length like 15 mm to capture the vastness of the sea of clouds and the dimensions of the mountain landscape.
- Select a low ISO of 100 to achieve high image quality and detail in the bright snow and cloud areas.
- Include distinct features like foreground rocks to add depth to the image and emphasize the contrast between the snow-covered summit and the clouds.