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.