Reeds on the shore of Lake Lucerne looking towards the snow-capped Pilatus mountain
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Lake Lucerne with a view of Mount Pilatus

March 25, 2023

Image description

A sailboat rests in the reeds on Lake Lucerne as the snow-capped Mount Pilatus reflects in the calm water.
Date taken
March 25, 2023
Resolution
3'943 × 5'915 px (23.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/250 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
400
Focal length
18 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot was taken with a focal length of 18 mm, an aperture of f/22, and a shutter speed of 1/250 s at ISO 400. The small aperture provides deep depth of field, while the fast shutter speed ensures that the sailboat and the reeds are captured sharply.

  • Use a wide-angle lens to include the reeds as a creative foreground, giving the image more depth.
  • Choose a narrow aperture to keep both the foreground details and the reflection of Mount Pilatus in the background in focus.
  • Look for calm water so that the mountain landscape is clearly and sharply reflected on the surface.

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