Two blue and white Lucerne cantonal flags hanging in front of Mount Pilatus and historic buildings in Lucerne Old Town
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Lucerne cantonal flags with Mount Pilatus

April 21, 2026

Image description

Blue and white cantonal flags are suspended from lines against the backdrop of Mount Pilatus. Historic architecture of Lucerne can be seen in the foreground.
Date taken
April 21, 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

Using an aperture of f/10 provides sufficient depth of field to keep both the flags in the foreground and the mountain range sharp. The shutter speed of 1/400 s ensures the flags are captured clearly without motion blur.

  • Use a medium aperture between f/8 and f/11 to maintain detail in both the architecture and the mountain scenery.
  • Choose a perspective that allows you to position striking architectural elements and the mountain range without visual overlapping.
  • Focus on the composition by ensuring the flags hang against a clean background area, allowing them to stand out clearly from the mountain.

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