People on the Felsenweg at Mount Pilatus overlooking Lake Lucerne and the city of Lucerne.
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View from the Pilatus Felsenweg over Lucerne

June 27, 2026

Image description

Two people stand on the Felsenweg at Mount Pilatus, looking down at the city of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. The light is diffused, and the atmosphere is defined by the height of the rock massif.
Date taken
June 27, 2026
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/400 s
Aperture
f/10
ISO
200
Focal length
45 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot was captured with an aperture of f/10 to achieve deep focus, while the fast shutter speed of 1/400s at ISO 200 freezes any motion and ensures a crisp image.

  • Use a stopped-down aperture such as f/10 to keep both the foreground rock face and the city in the background in focus.
  • Choose an elevated viewpoint to create a sense of depth by incorporating the rock face.
  • Include people in the frame to emphasize the scale of the environment and provide a focal point.

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