Image description
A snow-covered section of the historic Chapel Bridge crosses the Reuss river in Lucerne. The water tower is visible in the background under wintery overcast skies.
- Date taken
- January 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/3 s
- Aperture
- f/9
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was captured using a shutter speed of 1/3 s, aperture f/9, and ISO 200 to achieve sufficient depth of field and image quality despite the muted winter light. The 12 mm focal length provides an expansive perspective of the historic setting.
- Use a small aperture such as f/9 to keep both the snow-covered foreground and the buildings in the background in sharp focus.
- Choose a low ISO setting to capture the texture of the snow clearly and minimize noise during the longer exposure.
- Use an ultra-wide-angle lens to capture the historic structure and its surroundings in an expansive perspective.