Image description
Wide view from the rocky terrain of Mount Pilatus across a layer of fog covering the Central Swiss region. The summit buildings are visible in the foreground.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2024
- Resolution
- 5'650 × 3'735 px (21.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/5.6
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was captured using a 15 mm focal length and an aperture of f/5.6, which emphasizes the expansive view over the sea of fog and the summit structures. The ISO 100 setting combined with a shutter speed of 1/640 s ensures a sharp, noise-free result in these lighting conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens to capture the scale of the mountain landscape and the extent of the fog.
- Incorporate a distinct foreground, such as the architecture at the summit, to add depth to your composition.
- Maintain a low ISO setting to ensure high image quality, which is crucial given the bright lighting conditions common in high-altitude environments.