View from the lakeshore towards Lake Lucerne and the city of Lucerne at sunset
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Evening mood on Lake Lucerne near Lucerne

September 20, 2024

Image description

The low sun bathes Lake Lucerne and the Lucerne skyline in warm light. In the foreground, small waves lap the shoreline.
Date taken
September 20, 2024
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/320 s
Aperture
f/4.5
ISO
100
Focal length
15 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

In this shot, the combination of an aperture of f/4.5 and a short shutter speed of 1/320 s allows for a crisp capture of the moving water, while the low ISO of 100 ensures high image quality. The 15 mm focal length emphasizes the expansive landscape.

  • Use a wide-angle lens to capture the scale of the environment and emphasize the foreground.
  • Choose a short shutter speed if you want to freeze the motion of the water at the shoreline without blur.
  • Pay attention to the foreground, as low camera angles create depth in your image.