Image description
The illuminated Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower are reflected in the Reuss river during the blue hour in Lucerne.
- Date taken
- August 22, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'867 × 5'156 px (19.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 5 s
- Aperture
- f/13
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 13 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at dusk, the combination of an aperture of f/13 and a longer shutter speed of 5 seconds ensures a balanced exposure and a smooth representation of the light reflections in the water. The focal length of 13 mm allowed for a wide field of view, capturing both the architecture and its reflection in the Reuss river.
- Use a small aperture like f/13 to achieve deep focus and render the light sources in the scene more precisely.
- Use a longer shutter speed to capture the water's surface in a calm and smooth manner.
- Select a short focal length in the wide-angle range to capture the subject together with its surroundings in the frame.