Image description
The historic Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne during the blue hour. City lights reflect in the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- August 22, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'165 × 3'874 px (20 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 5 s
- Aperture
- f/13
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 13 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot taken during the blue hour, the shutter speed of 5 seconds combined with an aperture of f/13 ensures a calm water surface and deep depth of field. The 13 mm focal length allowed for a wide capture of the Chapel Bridge and its surroundings.
- Choose a long shutter speed to render the reflections of the lights on the water surface smoothly.
- Use a small aperture like f/13 to achieve sharp focus from the foreground to the background.
- Use a wide-angle focal length if you want to capture the entire subject and the vastness of the scene.