View of Lucerne and Mount Pilatus at twilight
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Twilight over Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

January 7, 2023

Image description

Mount Pilatus rises above the city lights of Lucerne on Lake Lucerne at twilight. A passing ship leaves a light trail on the water.
Date taken
January 7, 2023
Resolution
5'979 × 3'986 px (23.8 MP)
Shutter speed
25 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
400
Focal length
22 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

With a shutter speed of 25 seconds, you capture the movement of the passing ship as a light trail, while the narrow aperture of f/22 ensures a deep depth of field. The ISO of 400 allows for sufficient light sensitivity during twilight for this long exposure.

  • Use a long shutter speed to make movement, such as the ship's light trail, visible in your image.
  • Select a small aperture to achieve deep depth of field from the lake to the mountain.
  • Use a wide-angle focal length of 22 mm to capture the expansive scenery of both the city and the mountain.

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