Image description
The historic Water Tower in Lucerne forms the foreground for the snow-capped Mount Pilatus, illuminated by the warm light of the evening sun.
- Date taken
- April 25, 2024
- Resolution
- 3'969 × 5'954 px (23.6 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/125 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 300 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, the aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/125 s at a focal length of 300 mm ensures a stable image and balances the evening light.
- Choose a mid-range aperture like f/8 to ensure sharpness in both the foreground and background.
- Use a long focal length to visually compress the architectural element in the foreground with the prominent mountain in the background.
- Pay attention to the soft evening light, which adds a warm tone to the snow-covered subject.