Image description
A seagull rests on one of the wooden posts along the shores of Lake Lucerne. In the background, the distinctive massif of Mount Pilatus rises under a clear blue sky.
- Date taken
- July 28, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/13
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 214 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 214 mm brings the subject close, while the f/13 aperture ensures sufficient depth of field to keep both the seagull and the mountain massif in focus. The shutter speed of 1/250 s allows for a sharp handheld shot in these lighting conditions.
- Choose a long focal length to visually compress the distance between the subject in the foreground and the background.
- Use a small aperture like f/13 if you want consistent sharpness from the seagull to the mountain.
- Maintain a sufficiently fast shutter speed to freeze the bird's movement when using high magnification.