View across Lake Lucerne towards Mount Pilatus at sunset
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Evening mood over Lake Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

March 14, 2024

Image description

The setting sun casts a warm, golden light over Lake Lucerne and the Pilatus massif. Stones are visible in the calm water along the shore.
Date taken
March 14, 2024
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/125 s
Aperture
f/4.5
ISO
100
Focal length
15 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot at 15 mm focal length, a shutter speed of 1/125 s and an aperture of f/4.5 were used, while an ISO of 100 ensures optimal image quality.

  • Use a wide-angle lens to capture the vastness of the lake and the Pilatus massif.
  • Include stones in the water as a foreground to add depth to the image.
  • Choose a low ISO setting in evening light for a clear reproduction of the golden colors.

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