Panoramic view from Mount Rigi over Lake Lucerne with the Weggis peninsula and Mount Pilatus
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View from Mount Rigi over Lake Lucerne

June 18, 2023

Image description

The view from the slopes of Mount Rigi across Lake Lucerne includes the peninsula of Weggis and extends to Mount Pilatus on the horizon. Bright daylight reveals the alpine landscape of Central Switzerland in clear visibility.
Date taken
June 18, 2023
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/9
ISO
400
Focal length
15 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

In this bright daylight, the combination of an aperture of f/9 and a fast shutter speed of 1/1250 s ensures deep focus and clear details across the vast landscape. The ISO 400 setting allowed for reliable exposure while shooting handheld.

  • Use a wide-angle lens with a focal length of around 15 mm to capture the full extent of the panorama.
  • Select a mid-range aperture like f/9 to keep both the foreground and distant peaks in focus.
  • Ensure a fast shutter speed to maintain a sharp image of the landscape without motion blur when shooting wide views.

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