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Cherry blossoms with a view of Mount Pilatus

April 11, 2026

Image description

Bright cherry blossoms hang from branches against the blurred, bluish panorama of Mount Pilatus. The light highlights the delicate flowers and creates a contrast to the massive mountain in the background.
Date taken
April 11, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/250 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
500
Focal length
150 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

With an aperture of f/22, you have achieved a high depth of field to capture both the blossoms and the Pilatus with clarity, while the 150mm focal length visually brings the mountain closer to the branches. The shutter speed of 1/250s is sufficient to prevent motion blur caused by the wind in the flowers, and the ISO 500 setting ensures balanced exposure.

  • Use an aperture of f/22 to extend the depth of field across both foreground and background when using telephoto focal lengths.
  • Carefully consider your perspective to ensure the foreground frames the mountain effectively.
  • Maintain a shutter speed of at least 1/250s to keep the delicate structures of the blossoms sharp during telephoto shooting.

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