Image description
The prominent Mount Pilatus rises behind the leaves of a palm tree on Lake Lucerne. An excursion boat is visible on the water in the distance.
- Date taken
- July 28, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'667 × 4'000 px (10.7 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 156 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 156 mm brings the distant background closer to the foreground. The small aperture of f/20, combined with a fast shutter speed of 1/640 s at ISO 200, ensures sharp reproduction of details.
- Use a prominent foreground element like a palm branch to add depth to your landscape photography.
- Experiment with perspective by letting the foreground intentionally fall out of focus to guide the viewer's eye toward the background subject.
- Select a small aperture in bright daylight to achieve deep focus across different layers of the image.