View from a rocky summit of Mount Pilatus looking down onto Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Central Swiss Alpine landscape
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View from Mount Pilatus over Lake Lucerne

June 8, 2023

Image description

The image shows the view from the rocky summit formations of Mount Pilatus towards Lake Lucerne. In the background, the mountains of Central Switzerland stretch out under a cloudy sky.
Date taken
June 8, 2023
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/4000 s
Aperture
f/6.3
ISO
400
Focal length
18 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

Using a focal length of 18 mm allows you to capture a wide panorama, while the short shutter speed of 1/4000 s ensures a sharp image without motion blur.

  • Use the wide-angle focal length of 18 mm to capture the scale of the rocky summits and the lake in your frame.
  • When shooting in daylight, rely on a fast shutter speed to ensure a crisp image even with moving elements.
  • Choose a moderate aperture like f/6.3 for deep depth of field, ensuring both the foreground rocks and the distant mountains remain detailed.