Image description
The view through dark tree branches reveals the waters of Lake Lucerne and the church spires in the city.
- Date taken
- May 10, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/200 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 200 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 200 mm and an aperture of f/7.1 allowed for a focused background while the tree branches in the foreground act as a natural frame. The ISO 100 setting, combined with a shutter speed of 1/200 s, ensures a clean image without noise.
- Use perspective by shooting through branches or leaves to create natural depth in your frame.
- Select a medium aperture to keep the main subject sharp while letting the foreground blur slightly.
- Experiment with your focal length to use the zoom to isolate specific details like church spires.