The snow-covered Mount Pilatus at sunrise over Lake Lucerne
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Sunrise over the snow-covered Pilatus

January 3, 2026

Image description

The morning sun rises behind Mount Pilatus, casting a golden light on the calm surface of Lake Lucerne. The winter landscape of the mountain can be seen in the distance.
Date taken
January 3, 2026
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/400 s
Aperture
f/14
ISO
500
Focal length
12 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot at 12 mm focal length uses an aperture of f/14 for deep depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/400 s at ISO 500 precisely captures the sunrise light.

  • Use a closed aperture such as f/14 to achieve consistent sharpness from foreground to background when using a wide-angle lens.
  • Use a fast shutter speed to capture the dynamic quality of sunlight on the water without motion blur.
  • Experiment with different ISO settings to balance exposure and image quality under challenging lighting conditions.

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