Image description
A snow-covered clock tower of the historic Musegg wall stands in front of a winter-clad wooded hillside in Lucerne.
- Date taken
- January 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 400 mm, the shutter speed of 1/250 s ensures a sharp image of the clock tower, while the aperture of f/11 allows for sufficient depth of field in the snowy background. The ISO 800 setting helps to balance the light in these winter conditions.
- Use a long focal length to compress the tower against the wooded hillside.
- Choose a closed aperture like f/11 to keep both the tower and the details of the forest in focus.
- Ensure an adequate shutter speed when using a telephoto lens to avoid motion blur.