Photography tips

Using aperture creatively

Mount Pilatus massif in Central Switzerland surrounded by fog in the evening light

Key tips

Choose a medium aperture like f/8 for landscape subjects to achieve a balance between detail sharpness and light intake.
Select a medium aperture at high focal lengths to capture the subject clearly.
Select a medium aperture to ensure the entire summit subject remains sharp.

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The exact camera settings for each shot are shown below it - a starting point for recreating the look yourself. Click through to a photograph for detailed photography tips on that specific shot, under "Photography tips for this image".

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