Aerial view of Lucerne with Reuss river and Chapel Bridge in haze
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Aerial view of Lucerne old town with Reuss

August 6, 2025

Image description

Bird's-eye view of Lucerne's old town and the Reuss river. A light haze covers parts of the urban area.
Date taken
August 6, 2025
Resolution
3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/640 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
160
Focal length
400 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot, the short shutter speed of 1/640 s ensures that no motion blur occurs even at a focal length of 400 mm. The aperture of f/8 provides a good balance between depth of field and lens performance, while the low ISO of 160 maintains high image quality without noise.

  • Use a fast shutter speed to reliably avoid camera shake when using long focal lengths.
  • Choose a moderate aperture like f/8 for consistent detail across the entire frame.
  • Pay attention to atmospheric haze, as it can reduce contrast when shooting over long distances.

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