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Hotel Schweizerhof and Lake Lucerne in winter

Panoramic view of the Hotel Schweizerhof on the shore of the snowy Lake Lucerne. In the background, the cloudy, snow-capped mountains of Central Switzerland are visible.
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View of the Hotel Schweizerhof and the snow-covered Lake Lucerne in Lucerne
View of the Hotel Schweizerhof and the snow-covered Lake Lucerne in Lucerne
Technical details
Date taken
January 3, 2026
Resolution
22'150 × 6'202 px (137.4 MP)
Shutter speed
1/40 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
500
Focal length
12 mm
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How this image was taken

For this panoramic shot in winter weather, a focal length of 12 mm was used to capture the expansive scenery. The small aperture of f/22 ensures a deep depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/40 s and ISO 500 allow for proper exposure in the prevailing lighting conditions.

  • Use an ultra-wide-angle lens such as 12 mm to capture as much of the environment as possible in panoramic shots.
  • Select a small aperture to achieve consistent sharpness from the foreground to the mountains in the background.
  • Adjust the ISO value according to the daylight conditions to maintain a short shutter speed at your chosen aperture.

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