Mount Pilatus above Lake Lucerne at sunset
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Mount Pilatus in evening light

August 22, 2026

Image description

Mount Pilatus rises above Lake Lucerne during sunset. The low sun casts golden and orange hues across the clouds above this iconic Central Swiss mountain.

Date taken
August 22, 2026
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/4
ISO
200
Focal length
20 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot at 20 mm focal length, a fast shutter speed of 1/1250 s was used to capture the lighting atmosphere at ISO 200, while the aperture of f/4 provides a natural sense of depth.

  • Use a fast shutter speed to capture the lighting mood in the clouds without motion blur.
  • Select a low ISO setting like ISO 200 to maintain high image quality in the colour gradients during sunset.
  • Experiment with a wide-angle lens to capture the vastness of the landscape and the distinctive silhouette of the mountain.

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