Image description
A view through alpine vegetation looking down onto Lake Lucerne and the surrounding landscape from the Pilatus massif.
- Date taken
- June 13, 2026
- Resolution
- 9'220 × 6'147 px (56.7 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 320
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this image, a small aperture of f/22 was chosen to achieve a deep depth of field, intending to bring both the foreground and the distant landscape into focus. The 30 mm focal length combined with ISO 320 allows for a stable shot at a shutter speed of 1/80 s.
- Use alpine vegetation in the foreground to add depth and a natural frame to your landscape shot.
- Select a small aperture when you want to achieve a deep depth of field, leading the viewer's eye from the plants down to the lake.
- Focus on the composition by combining a close, intentionally blurred element with a wide view to convey a sense of distance to the lake.