Dark silhouette of Mount Pilatus against an orange evening sky
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Silhouette of Mount Pilatus at dusk

April 2, 2025

Image description

Mount Pilatus is shown as a dark silhouette at dusk against a cloudless, orange glowing evening sky.
Date taken
April 2, 2025
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1.6 s
Aperture
f/36
ISO
100
Focal length
200 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot, the combination of f/36 and a shutter speed of 1.6 s created a precise, high-contrast silhouette of the mountain against the evening sky, while ISO 100 ensures high image quality.

  • Choose a high f-stop like f/36 for a distinct silhouette to emphasize the mountain's outlines.
  • Use a longer shutter speed as the light fades to keep the ISO sensitivity low and avoid image noise.
  • Select a focal length of 200 mm to frame a narrow field of view, effectively isolating the subject against the colored background.

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