Image description
The historic watchtower of the Museggmauer in Lucerne is reflected in a large puddle on the ground. Warm light shines through the archway, contrasting with the cool stone architecture.
- Date taken
- April 25, 2024
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/40 s
- Aperture
- f/9
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 22 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, an aperture of f/9 was used to achieve deep depth of field, keeping both the tower and the reflection sharp, while ISO 400 and a shutter speed of 1/40 s ensured proper exposure in the existing light conditions.
- Use a low perspective close to the ground to best capture the puddle as a mirror for your subject.
- Select a mid-range aperture like f/9 so that both the architectural details of the tower and the reflection remain in focus.
- Experiment with composition by framing the shot so that the bright archway provides a strong contrast to the cool surroundings.