Image description
The illuminated paddle steamer Uri cruises across the calm Lake Lucerne at dusk. In the background, the forested slopes of the Central Swiss mountains are visible.
- Date taken
- August 22, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/100 s
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO
- 6400
- Focal length
- 36 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was captured at dusk using a shutter speed of 1/100 s, f/4 aperture, and ISO 6400. The selected aperture provides sufficient light intake, while the high ISO compensates for the lower light levels, allowing for a shutter speed fast enough to freeze the motion of the vessel.
- Ensure a sufficiently fast shutter speed when shooting moving boats to prevent motion blur.
- Use a wide aperture to capture enough light in challenging lighting conditions.
- Adjust your ISO sensitivity as needed when shooting handheld to maintain a steady exposure.