Image description
A detailed close-up of the Lion Monument in Lucerne, showing the dying lion in front of a Swiss coat of arms.
- Date taken
- April 11, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/10
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 150 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this close-up, a focal length of 150 mm was chosen to focus the frame specifically on the details of the lion. An aperture of f/10 provides sufficient depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/400 s at ISO 200 ensures a clear and sharp image without camera shake.
- Use a focal length in the telephoto range to bring out details like the texture of the stone.
- Select a medium aperture like f/10 so that both foreground and background elements of the subject remain sharp.
- Ensure a fast shutter speed to freeze any movement, even when shooting handheld with longer focal lengths.