Photography tips

Narrow aperture

The chapel on Mount Pilatus with a view of the city of Lucerne

Key tips

Select a narrow aperture such as f/11 to ensure both the chapel and the background are captured in detail.
Select a narrow aperture to achieve deep focus, ensuring that everything from the nearby rooftops to the distant peaks remains sharp.
Select a narrow aperture such as f/18 to create a starburst effect from the night light sources.

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All subjects Mountains City Pilatus Lucerne

Wide angle view of Lucerne old town with Reuss river and snow-capped mountains

15 mm · f/6.3 · 1/1250 s · ISO 400

Night view of the Lucerne riverfront with festive Christmas lights along the Reuss

18 mm · f/18 · 20 s · ISO 400