Image description
The forested Bürgenstock mountain extends into Lake Lucerne as the evening sun casts a warm glow over its slopes. Hotel facilities and the surrounding landscape are visible on the hillside and plateau.
- Date taken
- June 13, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/10
- ISO
- 2000
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot uses a focal length of 400 mm to capture the details of the Bürgenstock mountain. The aperture of f/10 ensures sufficient depth of field, while the fast shutter speed of 1/500 s minimizes camera shake at high zoom levels and the ISO of 2000 allows for exposure in fading light.
- Use a long focal length like 400 mm to isolate specific details of the hotel facilities on the plateau.
- Ensure a fast shutter speed of 1/500 s or shorter to maintain sharp images when zoomed in.
- Select a mid-range aperture like f/10 to achieve good depth of field across the landscape.
- Look for a vantage point that provides a clear view of the slopes to best capture the sunset light.