‹ Back to gallery

Snow-covered hill ridge above fog

December 28, 2024

Image description

A snow-covered ridge rises above a thick layer of low-lying fog. The landscape features snowy slopes interspersed with patches of forest and isolated buildings.
Date taken
December 28, 2024
Resolution
3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/800 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
100
Focal length
400 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot, taken with a 400 mm focal length, uses an aperture of f/8 and ISO 100 to achieve high detail with low noise, while the shutter speed of 1/800 s ensures a crisp capture.

  • Use a long focal length when capturing distant ridges to effectively compress the landscape.
  • Select a low ISO setting like ISO 100 to ensure maximum image quality without distracting image noise under bright conditions.
  • Pay close attention to exposure when photographing snow, as it reflects light strongly and can easily cause parts of the image to look overexposed.

More from this gallery

More from Pilatus