View of Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne through two ship bollards
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View of Mount Pilatus from Lake Lucerne

July 28, 2026

Image description

Mount Pilatus rises prominently above Lake Lucerne, framed by foreground ship bollards and a blue rope.
Date taken
July 28, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/160 s
Aperture
f/14
ISO
200
Focal length
22 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

With a focal length of 22 mm, the aperture of f/14 ensures a high depth of field, keeping both the foreground ship bollards and Mount Pilatus in focus. The ISO of 200 and a shutter speed of 1/160 s result in a balanced exposure in bright daylight.

  • Use a nearby object like the bollards in the foreground to create depth in your composition.
  • Choose a small aperture, such as f/11 or higher, to maintain sharpness from the foreground to the background.
  • Use a wide angle lens to frame your main subject between foreground elements.

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