Sailboats on Lake Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background at sunset
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Sailboats on Lake Lucerne at sunset

March 14, 2024

Image description

Numerous sailboats rest in the calm waters of Lake Lucerne, with Mount Pilatus illuminated by the low sun in the background. The evening sky features a dynamic cloud formation.
Date taken
March 14, 2024
Resolution
5'981 × 3'987 px (23.8 MP)
Shutter speed
1/640 s
Aperture
f/4.5
ISO
100
Focal length
15 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot, a 15 mm focal length was chosen to capture the vastness of the lake and the sky. The fast shutter speed of 1/640 s freezes the movement of the sailboats, while ISO 100 ensures high image quality in the given light.

  • Use a wide-angle lens to include both the foreground lake and the background mountain Pilatus in your composition.
  • Select a fast shutter speed to keep the boats and water sharp.
  • Keep the ISO low to achieve high image quality without noise.

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