Image description
The morning sun rises behind the snow-capped Mount Pilatus, reflecting in the calm waters of Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- January 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 13 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this sunrise, the small aperture of f/16 creates a distinct starburst effect around the sun, while the fast shutter speed of 1/320 s freezes the motion on the lake. A 13 mm focal length captures a wide landscape view, with ISO 500 balancing the light levels against the snow-covered background.
- Use a small aperture of f/11 or higher to achieve a sun star effect when shooting directly into the sun.
- Employ a wide-angle lens to emphasize the scale of the lake and the mountain range.
- Use a fast shutter speed to keep the water surface reflections and bird movements sharp.