Photography tips

Rock structures

Aerial view of the Pilatus summit area overlooking Lake Lucerne

Key tips

Select a medium aperture like f/9 to keep both nearby rock structures and distant mountains in focus.
Use a long exposure time to capture details in the rock structures in low light conditions.
Use a moderate aperture to maintain a balance between the sharpness of the rock structures and the softness of the fog.

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21 mm · f/9 · 1/200 s · ISO 200

Rocky mountain landscape with a view of the Pilatus massif in bright daylight.

400 mm · f/10 · 1/500 s · ISO 200

Mount Pilatus mountain range in Central Switzerland during a golden sunset

400 mm · f/40 · 30 s · ISO 400

Rock formations of Mount Pilatus in dense fog and clouds

45 mm · f/10 · 1/400 s · ISO 200

Steep rock face of Mount Pilatus in dense cloudy conditions

45 mm · f/8 · 1/800 s · ISO 200