View of Lucerne old town with white and blue flags and Mount Pilatus in the background
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Lucerne old town with flags and Mount Pilatus

April 21, 2026

Image description

White and blue Lucerne flags hang in the historic old town in front of the prominent peak of Mount Pilatus. The image captures the interaction between urban architecture and the Central Swiss mountain range.

Date taken
April 21, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 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

For this shot at 45 mm focal length, I chose an aperture of f/10 to ensure both the architecture of the old town and the Pilatus in the distance appear sharp. The shutter speed of 1/400 s combined with ISO 200 provides a clear representation of the flag details.

  • Use a mid-range aperture such as f/10 so that the foreground and background are sharp simultaneously.
  • Select a fast shutter speed to freeze the movement of the flags in the wind.
  • Pay attention to composition and use prominent elements like flags as a frame for distant mountains.

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