Image description
A large rainbow arches over the Water Tower of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. The contrast between the dark, stormy sky and the play of light creates a characteristic atmosphere on Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- February 17, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 80
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, a shutter speed of 1/320 s at f/6.3 and ISO 80 was used to freeze the rapid movement of the birds while keeping the ISO low for high image quality under changing light conditions.
- Select a fast shutter speed to capture moving subjects like birds in flight with sharpness.
- Maintain a low ISO setting during dramatic weather to minimize noise in darker areas of the image.
- Use a moderate aperture to achieve a balanced ratio between depth of field and light intake.