Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne at twilight with ducks in the foreground
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Chapel Bridge and Water Tower at twilight

November 23, 2023

Image description

The illuminated Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne during the blue hour. Ducks swim on the Reuss river in the foreground with the snow-capped Mount Pilatus in the background.
Date taken
November 23, 2023
Resolution
5'957 × 3'971 px (23.7 MP)
Shutter speed
1/80 s
Aperture
f/3.5
ISO
1600
Focal length
18 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot at twilight, an aperture of f/3.5 was selected to capture enough light given the conditions. The shutter speed of 1/80 s helps to freeze the moving ducks in the foreground, while an ISO of 1600 compensates for the lower light levels.

  • Use a wide aperture to capture photos handheld even as light levels drop.
  • Select a fast shutter speed if you want to capture moving subjects like ducks clearly.
  • With an 18 mm focal length, incorporate a strong foreground to create depth in your composition.

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