Image description
The view through the branches of a tree reveals the characteristic towers of the Jesuit Church in Lucerne and the adjacent Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- May 10, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'784 × 3'856 px (22.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 125
- Focal length
- 200 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 200 mm and an aperture of f/7.1 captures the architectural details of the church precisely, while the short shutter speed of 1/250 s effectively avoids motion blur when shooting handheld. The low sensitivity of ISO 125 ensures high image quality.
- Use tree branches in the foreground to provide a natural frame and add depth to the image.
- Choose a telephoto focal length to visually bring distant buildings closer and focus on a specific part of the scene.
- Pay attention to the perspective by selecting a vantage point where the leaf frame harmoniously surrounds the main subject, such as these church towers.