Image description
A view of the historic facades of the old town of Lucerne with a church tower in the background. Warm daylight emphasizes the architectural details of the buildings.
- Date taken
- May 19, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'916 × 3'888 px (11.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 160
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot in the old town, a focal length of 45 mm and an aperture of f/22 were chosen to achieve a deep depth of field for capturing the architectural details. The ISO of 160 and the shutter speed of 1/80 s allow for a balanced exposure in the available daylight.
- When shooting architecture, ensure your aperture is sufficiently closed to keep both the foreground buildings and the church tower in the background in focus.
- Choose a position that utilizes the leading lines of the facades to guide the viewer's eye towards the church tower.
- Use natural light to emphasize the three-dimensional structure of the architectural details through shadows.