Image description
A view framed by foliage looking towards the distinctive church spires in Lucerne with Lake Lucerne in the background. Boats are moored near the shore by the Schweizerhof.
- Date taken
- May 10, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 160
- Focal length
- 300 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 300 mm, you achieve a strong compression of the image, while the aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field. The shutter speed of 1/400 s and ISO 160 ensure a sharp rendering of the church spires despite the long focal length.
- Use natural elements like foliage or branches in the foreground to create an atmospheric frame for your subject.
- Select a longer focal length to bring distant architectural subjects closer and isolate them from the background.
- Use a moderate aperture to ensure that both the main subject and relevant details in the surroundings remain sharp.