View across Lake Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background at sunset
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Evening mood over Lake Lucerne

March 14, 2024

Image description

The setting sun bathes Lake Lucerne and the Pilatus massif in golden light. The reflective water surface defines the evening atmosphere.
Date taken
March 14, 2024
Resolution
5'978 × 3'985 px (23.8 MP)
Shutter speed
1/200 s
Aperture
f/5.6
ISO
100
Focal length
15 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

Using a focal length of 15 mm allows you to capture the breadth of the scene, while the combination of f/5.6 and ISO 100 ensures a clear image in the given light. The shutter speed of 1/200 s is sufficient to maintain sharpness despite the movement of the water.

  • Use a wide-angle lens to capture both the foreground of the lake and the Pilatus massif in the background.
  • When shooting at 15 mm, take care to align the horizon precisely to avoid tilting the image.
  • Choose a low camera position close to the water surface to incorporate the reflections of the evening light more intensely into the foreground.

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