Image description
The image presents an elevated perspective of Lucerne's city center. In the foreground, the Reuss river with a passing ship is visible, while the historic cityscape with the Jesuit Church and the Chapel Bridge water tower stretches out behind.
- Date taken
- November 7, 2023
- Resolution
- 5'903 × 3'935 px (23.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/160 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 246 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at 246 mm focal length, the shutter speed of 1/160 s ensures a steady capture of the city. The aperture of f/6.3 provides sufficient depth of field at this distance, while the ISO of 400 keeps the image detailed despite the light conditions.
- Use an elevated perspective to clearly layer the city's features, such as the Reuss, the Chapel Bridge, and the Jesuit Church.
- Choose a long focal length to bring distant architectural details like the water tower visually closer to the foreground.
- Pay attention to the shutter speed, ensuring it remains short enough with telephoto lenses to avoid camera shake caused by high magnification.