Image description
Panoramic view from the Pilatus massif in Central Switzerland overlooking Lake Lucerne and the surrounding alpine landscape. The prominent rock formations of Mount Pilatus are visible in the foreground.
- Date taken
- June 8, 2023
- Resolution
- 9'118 × 3'283 px (29.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/10
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 18 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
The aperture of f/10 combined with the 18 mm focal length ensures a deep depth of field, capturing both the rock formations in the foreground and the alpine landscape in the distance with clarity. The fast shutter speed of 1/500 s and ISO 100 allow for a detailed image without noise under bright daylight conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens to capture the vast scale of the mountain scenery and the lake.
- Select a narrow aperture to achieve consistent sharpness from the foreground rock to the horizon.
- Include a prominent element in the foreground to add depth to your composition and lead the viewer's eye into the distance.