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Mount Pilatus enveloped in clouds at sunset

The mountain massif of Mount Pilatus emerges from a thick layer of clouds in soft evening light. The setting sun illuminates the fog banks in shades of purple and pink.
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Mount Pilatus massif in Central Switzerland surrounded by fog in the evening light
Mount Pilatus massif in Central Switzerland surrounded by fog in the evening light
Technical details
Date taken
September 21, 2026
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/10 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
800
Focal length
400 mm
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How this image was taken

For this shot at a focal length of 400 mm, the aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/10 s and ISO 800 balance the available evening light under challenging conditions.

  • Use a fast shutter speed or a stable base when shooting at a long focal length of 400 mm to prevent motion blur.
  • Pay attention to ISO values when shooting in evening light to maintain a clear image without excessive noise, despite low ambient light.
  • Choose a medium aperture like f/8 for landscape subjects to achieve a balance between detail sharpness and light intake.

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