Image description
The small chapel nestles against the green slopes of Mount Pilatus, with the urban area of Lucerne visible in the background. The image captures the contrast between the alpine mountain massif and the sprawling city below.
- Date taken
- August 1, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This image was taken with a 400 mm focal length to bring the subject closer to the city in the background through optical compression. The f/11 aperture provides a deep depth of field, while the fast shutter speed of 1/800 s prevents blur caused by the long lens.
- Use a long focal length to achieve optical compression between the foreground and the background.
- Select a narrow aperture such as f/11 to ensure both the chapel and the background are captured in detail.
- Ensure a fast shutter speed to avoid motion blur when shooting handheld at 400 mm.