Photography tips

Sunbeams

The summit area of Mount Pilatus at sunset with backlit sun

Key tips

  1. Use a small aperture to render sunbeams as distinct light effects.

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The exact camera settings for each shot are shown below it - a starting point for recreating the look yourself. Click through to a photograph for detailed photography tips on that specific shot, under "Photography tips for this image".

Related topics

  • Mountains
  • Light
  • Camera settings
  • Pilatus
  • Evening light
  • Sunset