View across Lake Lucerne towards Mount Pilatus at sunset
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Sunset over Lake Lucerne with view of Mount Pilatus

August 22, 2026

Image description

The setting sun dips below the horizon over Lake Lucerne, casting light onto the water and the Pilatus massif in the background. Heavy clouds drift across the sky, reflecting the evening light.

Date taken
August 22, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/60 s
Aperture
f/16
ISO
640
Focal length
12 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot, the aperture of f/16 provides significant depth of field, while the 12 mm focal length captures the expansive panorama of Lake Lucerne. The shutter speed of 1/60 s at ISO 640 allowed the fading light to be captured without motion blur.

  • Use a narrow aperture such as f/16 to achieve maximum depth of field across the entire landscape.
  • Select an ultra-wide angle lens with a 12 mm focal length to effectively frame the vast sky and cloud formations.
  • Pay close attention to the balance between shutter speed and ISO to ensure a sharp image of the water's movement as light levels drop.

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