Image description
The historic Chapel Bridge with its water tower spans the Reuss river in Lucerne during the evening light. The silhouette of the old town is visible in the background under a cloudy evening sky.
- Date taken
- March 15, 2024
- Resolution
- 5'196 × 3'464 px (18 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/125 s
- Aperture
- f/5
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 20 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot taken in evening light, the aperture of f/5 and an ISO of 100 provide balanced exposure, while the shutter speed of 1/125 s ensures a sharp capture. The 20 mm focal length captures the wide perspective of the historic scenery.
- Use a wide-angle lens to fully include the bridge and the old town in your composition.
- Select a low ISO value to capture the details in the evening light without image noise.
- Pay attention to clear alignment when photographing architecture to emphasize the urban symmetry.