Image description
The historic paddle steamer Stadt Luzern passes the characteristic tiled roofs of Lucerne's old town in sunny weather. The rippling water of Lake Lucerne forms the background.
- Date taken
- May 10, 2025
- Resolution
- 2'667 × 4'000 px (10.7 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 373 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot in daylight, the shutter speed of 1/500 s and the aperture of f/8 ensure a sharp depiction of the moving paddle steamer at a low ISO 100 sensitivity.
- Choose a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion of the ship on the water.
- Use a medium aperture like f/8 to achieve a balanced depth of field for both the ship and the buildings in the foreground.
- Keep the ISO low to ensure high image quality without noise in bright lighting conditions.
- Utilize a long focal length to visually bring the ship closer to the architecture of the old town.