Birds flying in front of the snow-covered peak of Mount Pilatus near Lucerne.
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Birds in front of the snow-covered Mount Pilatus

February 11, 2023

Image description

A flock of birds flies past the snow-covered Pilatus massif. The warm light of the low sun illuminates the clouds above the mountain.
Date taken
February 11, 2023
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/640 s
Aperture
f/10
ISO
100
Focal length
184 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot at 184 mm focal length, the short shutter speed of 1/640 s ensures that the birds are rendered sharply despite their movement. The aperture of f/10 combined with ISO 100 allows for high detail and accurately captures the structure of the snow-covered Pilatus.

  • Select a fast shutter speed to freeze rapid movements such as flying birds without motion blur.
  • Use a medium aperture like f/10 with telephoto lenses to achieve high image quality for the mountain massif.
  • Pay attention to the lighting conditions to deliberately emphasize the contrasts between the dark mountain and the bright, warmly lit clouds.

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