Image description
The view from the peak of Mount Pilatus displays the snow-covered mountain landscape and a low-hanging blanket of fog over the Swiss plateau. The scene is characterized by a clear blue sky and direct sunlight.
- Date taken
- December 28, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/1000 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With an aperture of f/11, you achieve a deep depth of field, ensuring sharp details from the foreground to the background of this landscape, while the short shutter speed of 1/1000 s freezes any motion. The 12 mm focal length provides a wide angle, capturing the full scale of the sea of fog and the mountains.
- Use a small aperture like f/11 to maintain consistent sharpness across the entire scene, especially when shooting in bright snowy conditions.
- Utilize an ultra-wide-angle lens at 12 mm to emphasize the contrast between the sharp mountain peaks and the expansive sea of fog.
- Adjust your ISO to maintain a short shutter speed, which helps to ensure crisp images without camera shake in bright daylight.