Image description
The snow-covered Mount Pilatus massif is illuminated by the low-hanging sun during the evening hours. In the foreground, the sloping roof of a traditional wooden building provides a stark contrast.
- Date taken
- April 25, 2024
- Resolution
- 2'980 × 4'470 px (13.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/125 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 300 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This image was captured with a focal length of 300 mm to bring the massif closer, while the aperture of f/8 ensures good image quality. The shutter speed of 1/125 s and ISO 400 allow you to capture the fading evening light even without using extreme exposure times.
- Use a telephoto lens to compress the distance between foreground elements, such as the wooden roof, and the background.
- Look for high-contrast elements when choosing your location to serve as a graphical design element.
- Wait for the golden evening light to make the snow-covered peaks appear three-dimensional and vibrant in color.
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