Image description
The twin towers of the Hofkirche rise above the snow-covered buildings of Lucerne's old town. The foreground is defined by the wintry Lake Lucerne and the boat piers.
- Date taken
- January 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/10
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 113 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, the aperture of f/10 ensures consistent depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/250 s minimizes motion blur. The ISO 800 setting compensates for the lighting conditions during overcast winter weather to ensure a sufficiently short exposure time.
- Use a stopped-down aperture like f/10 to keep both the foreground at the lake and the architectural details in focus.
- Choose a medium telephoto focal length of around 113 mm to bring the church visually closer to the lake and compress the composition.
- Pay attention to correct exposure when shooting snow, as the bright surfaces often lead the camera's light meter to underexpose the image.