Image description
The illuminated water tower of the Chapel Bridge during the Lilu Light Festival 2026 in Lucerne, with Mount Pilatus in the background at dusk.
- Date taken
- January 14, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'536 × 2'048 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/2 s
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 27 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at dusk, the shutter speed of 1/2 second allowed for sufficient exposure, while the aperture of f/4 provided solid depth of field and the ISO setting of 500 kept image noise moderate. The focal length of 27 mm offers a balanced frame for the interaction between the water tower and the mountain.
- Choose a longer shutter speed for shots in fading light to capture sufficient detail in the darker parts of the image.
- Pay attention to the balance between light intake and depth of field when choosing your aperture, so that both the water tower and the mountain backdrop are captured sharply.
- Use a medium focal length to effectively position the architectural subject in relation to the surrounding landscape.