Wide-angle view from Mount Pilatus over Lake Lucerne with the Burgenstock and mountains of Central Switzerland
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View from Mount Pilatus over Lake Lucerne

June 8, 2023

Image description

The view from the Pilatus summit station shows Lake Lucerne and the prominent Burgenstock mountain in a vast alpine landscape.
Date taken
June 8, 2023
Resolution
5'020 × 3'347 px (16.8 MP)
Shutter speed
1/640 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
100
Focal length
22 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot was captured with a focal length of 22 mm, providing a wide-angle view of the landscape. An aperture of f/8 combined with ISO 100 ensures high image quality and sharpness in daylight, while the shutter speed of 1/640 s effectively prevents motion blur.

  • Use a wide-angle focal length like 22 mm to capture the vastness of the mountain landscape.
  • Select an aperture of f/8 to achieve detailed sharpness across the entire frame.
  • Keep the ISO sensitivity at 100 to ensure clean image quality without disruptive noise.