Image description
The top of a church tower contrasts with the snow-covered massif of Mount Pilatus, illuminated by the last warm light of the day. A single cloud floats in the evening sky above the peak.
- Date taken
- April 25, 2024
- Resolution
- 5'937 × 3'958 px (23.5 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/200 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 281 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 281 mm, the shutter speed of 1/200 s provides a sufficiently short exposure, while the aperture of f/8 ensures good sharpness. The ISO 400 offers the necessary sensitivity for shots taken in the fading evening light.
- Use a telephoto lens to optically compress distant architectural elements with the mountain massif in the background.
- Choose a mid-range aperture like f/8 to achieve consistent sharpness from details in the foreground to the horizon.
- Pay attention to the brief window of time during the evening light when the sun illuminates the peaks, creating warm colors.
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