Image description
A wide view over the snow-covered mountain landscape of Central Switzerland from Mount Pilatus. In the foreground is the summit cross situated on a rocky ridge.
- Date taken
- April 6, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/1250 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 150 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot in bright daylight, the combination of an aperture of f/8 and a short shutter speed of 1/1250 s ensures optimal depth of field and sharp images. The low ISO of 200 guarantees high image quality without disturbing noise.
- Use a foreground element like the summit cross to add depth to the image and emphasize the vastness of the mountains.
- Choose a longer focal length like 150 mm to bring distant peaks closer and highlight details of the snowy landscape.