Image description
A rainbow stretches over the water tower of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne during changeable weather. The scene shows the historical structure against the cloudy backdrop of the Central Swiss Alps.
- Date taken
- February 17, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using an aperture of f/11 ensures a deep depth of field, keeping both the water tower and the surrounding scenery sharp. The shutter speed of 1/320 s provides a clear image without motion blur.
- Use a stopped-down aperture like f/11 to ensure consistent sharpness from foreground to background in architectural shots.
- Select a sufficiently fast shutter speed during changeable weather to capture the rainbow clearly and avoid camera shake.
- Pay attention to the deliberate placement of the subject at a focal length of 45 mm to integrate the rainbow effectively into the composition.