Image description
A historic paddle steamer travels across Lake Lucerne in bright daylight. The scene is framed by out-of-focus foliage in the foreground.
- Date taken
- May 10, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 320
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 400 mm, the fast shutter speed of 1/800 s ensures a sharp image of the moving ship, while the aperture of f/8 and ISO 320 balance the bright daylight.
- Use a telephoto lens to optically bring the paddle steamer closer and compress the composition.
- Work with out-of-focus elements in the foreground to add depth to the image and guide the viewer's gaze specifically to the subject.
- Pay attention to your positioning to ensure natural obstacles such as leaves create a frame for your main subject.