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Lighting

Detail view of a spear carved in stone at the Lion Monument in Lucerne

Key tips

  1. Look for hard side lighting to emphasize the surface texture of the sandstone.
  2. Apply a longer shutter speed to smooth out the water's movement and enhance the calm lighting.
  3. Pay attention to the lighting during twilight to capture the warm tones on the rocky slopes effectively.

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All subjects Architecture City Mountains Lucerne Pilatus
Detail view of a spear carved in stone at the Lion Monument in Lucerne 150 mm · f/10 · 1/500 s · ISO 200 View across the Reuss river to the city of Lucerne with the snow-covered Mount Pilatus in the background 29 mm · f/22 · 1 s · ISO 200 Mount Pilatus mountain range in Central Switzerland at sunset 50 mm · f/11 · 1/320 s · ISO 400

Related topics

  • Architecture
  • City
  • Mountains
  • Light
  • Composition
  • Camera settings
  • Lucerne
  • Pilatus
  • Evening light
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