Image description
A detailed close-up of the rock-hewn Lion Monument in Lucerne, highlighting the texture of the stone and the facial features of the sculpture.
- Date taken
- April 11, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'663 × 2'079 px (3.5 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 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 used to achieve compression, while an aperture of f/10 ensures sufficient depth of field to highlight the textures of the stone. The shutter speed of 1/500 s and ISO 200 allow for a sharp and clear rendering of the details.
- Use a longer focal length to focus on specific details of the sculpture and to isolate the subject from the background.
- Select a medium aperture like f/10 to ensure both the foreground and the slightly receding parts of the stone remain in focus.
- Keep a fast shutter speed to prevent motion blur when shooting with a telephoto lens.