Image description
Lake Lucerne and the prominent Pilatus massif during the blue hour. The lights of the surrounding communities reflect in the calm waters.
- Date taken
- July 30, 2026
- Resolution
- 8'160 × 6'120 px (49.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.6 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this image, the aperture of f/2 allowed for significant light intake during the blue hour, while the shutter speed of 1.6 seconds ensures a steady exposure of the lights along the lakeshore. The focal length of 12 mm provides the necessary wide-angle coverage to capture the entire panorama.
- Choose a wide aperture to efficiently utilize the available ambient light.
- Use a low ISO setting with long shutter speeds to avoid image noise in the dark areas.
- Use a short focal length when you want to depict vast landscapes comprehensively.