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Reflection of Lucerne buildings in a puddle

The Schweizerhofquai in Lucerne is reflected in a puddle on a cloudy day. A passing bus creates a light trail due to a long exposure.
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Reflection of buildings and a passing bus at Schweizerhofquai in a puddle under a cloudy sky.
Reflection of buildings and a passing bus at Schweizerhofquai in a puddle under a cloudy sky.
Technical details
Date taken
March 31, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1.6 s
Aperture
f/11
ISO
200
Focal length
19 mm
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Photography tips

How this image was taken

The 1.6-second exposure allows you to capture the bus movement as a light trail, while the f/11 aperture ensures deep depth of field. The low ISO 200 keeps image noise minimal during this long exposure.

  • Use a low perspective close to the ground to effectively integrate the reflection into your composition.
  • Choose a wide focal length like 19 mm to capture both the architecture and the reflection in the foreground.
  • Pay attention to composition by positioning the subject so that the light trail dynamically moves through the frame.

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