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View of Lake Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

The aerial perspective reveals Lake Lucerne with the Weggis peninsula and the prominent Pilatus massif on the horizon. Bright daylight illuminates the rolling landscape and the expansive water surface.
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Wide angle view of Lake Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background
Wide angle view of Lake Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background
Technical details
Date taken
June 18, 2023
Resolution
10'527 × 4'401 px (46.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/9
ISO
400
Focal length
22 mm
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Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot in bright daylight uses an aperture of f/9 to achieve consistent sharpness throughout the landscape, while the fast shutter speed of 1/1250 s effectively prevents motion blur.

  • Select an aperture of f/9 or higher to ensure great depth of field from the foreground to the horizon when using a wide angle.
  • Utilize a fast shutter speed to keep images sharp in bright conditions and to shoot comfortably handheld.
  • Choose a low ISO setting in bright light to maintain image quality and minimize noise.
  • Use a wide-angle focal length to capture the vastness of the landscape and the scale of the lake.

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