View of the snow-covered Mount Pilatus with a boat pier on Lake Lucerne
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Snow-covered Mount Pilatus above Lake Lucerne

January 3, 2026

Image description

The evening light illuminates the snow-covered Mount Pilatus behind a quiet boat pier on Lake Lucerne. The foreground is covered with a thin layer of snow.
Date taken
January 3, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/640 s
Aperture
f/4
ISO
500
Focal length
23 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

In this evening light, the aperture of f/4 provided sufficient depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/640 s froze any motion on the water. The ISO value of 500 allowed for a short exposure time despite the fading light.

  • Use the foreground, such as the snow at the shore, to add depth to your image.
  • Select a wide-angle focal length like 23 mm to capture the expansive panorama of the mountain and the lake.
  • Pay attention to correct exposure when shooting in snow to preserve the textures of the white surface.

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