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Mount Pilatus massif in evening clouds

The Pilatus mountain massif rises from a sea of dense clouds at twilight. The fading light casts shades of violet and pink across the sky and clouds.
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Mountain range Pilatus near Lucerne wrapped in clouds during evening light
Mountain range Pilatus near Lucerne wrapped in clouds during evening light
Technical details
Date taken
September 21, 2026
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/15 s
Aperture
f/9
ISO
800
Focal length
400 mm
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How this image was taken

This shot at 400 mm focal length utilizes an aperture of f/9 for solid depth of field, while ISO 800 at a shutter speed of 1/15 s balances the light conditions during twilight.

  • Use a moderate ISO setting in fading light to retain details in the mountain massif.
  • Select a medium aperture at high focal lengths to capture the subject clearly.
  • Ensure steady handling at longer shutter speeds to avoid camera shake.

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