View through a steel pier in Lake Lucerne towards Mount Pilatus at sunset
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Steel pier in Lake Lucerne at sunset

February 11, 2023

Image description

The view through the structure of a steel pier leads across the calm waters of Lake Lucerne towards the Pilatus massif. The evening light bathes the scenery in warm tones.
Date taken
February 11, 2023
Resolution
5'804 × 3'869 px (22.5 MP)
Shutter speed
1.6 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
400
Focal length
22 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

In this shot, the shutter speed of 1.6 seconds combined with an aperture of f/22 creates the soft surface of the water, while the ISO 400 balances the evening light.

  • Use the steel pier as a graphical element to guide the viewer's eye towards the background.
  • Select a short focal length of 22 mm to emphasize the vastness of the lake and the distance to the mountain massif.
  • Experiment with the shutter speed to adjust the texture of the water surface during the sunset.

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