View of Mount Pilatus from a ship during sunset
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Sunset on Lake Lucerne with view of Mount Pilatus

August 22, 2026

Image description

Mount Pilatus rises above Lake Lucerne during sunset, captured from the deck of a boat. Cloud formations are reflected on the moving water surface.

Date taken
August 22, 2026
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/1000 s
Aperture
f/4
ISO
200
Focal length
12 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot taken from a boat, the short shutter speed of 1/1000 s and the aperture of f/4 ensure a sharp image despite the movement of the platform. The focal length of 12 mm allowed capturing the entire wide scene of the lake and mountains.

  • Use a short shutter speed when shooting from a boat to avoid motion blur caused by the waves.
  • Utilize an ultra-wide-angle lens to emphasize the vast dimensions of the mountains and the lake.
  • Pay attention to an engaging foreground, such as the edge of the boat, to add depth to your landscape photography.

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