Image description
A deep view from Mount Pilatus looking down at the shimmering blue surface of Lake Lucerne, partially obscured by passing patches of fog. The scene captures the distinctive topography of Central Switzerland from a great height.
- Date taken
- August 14, 2016
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'456 px (17.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 50 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This image was captured with an aperture of f/7.1 and a shutter speed of 1/500 s at ISO 100, ensuring the vast landscape is rendered sharply in bright daylight. The 50 mm focal length provides a natural perspective of the terrain.
- Use a moderate aperture such as f/7.1 to ensure sufficient depth of field across the entire scene.
- Select a fast shutter speed to clearly capture fine details and contrasts in changing conditions like fog.
- When choosing your perspective, aim to integrate prominent rock formations or shorelines into your composition to create a sense of depth.