Image description
The historic Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne, framed by the low-hanging leaves of a chestnut tree on the banks of the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- June 4, 2025
- Resolution
- 2'647 × 3'970 px (10.5 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/60 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 160
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, an aperture of f/16 was chosen to ensure high depth of field, keeping both the leaves in the foreground and the architecture in focus. A shutter speed of 1/60 s and an ISO of 160 provide a balanced exposure under the prevailing light conditions.
- Incorporate natural elements like low-hanging branches or leaves to create a deliberate frame around your main subject.
- Select your focal length carefully to ensure the perceived distance between the foreground and the architecture is well-balanced.
- Use a small aperture setting to achieve sharp details across multiple planes of your image.