Image description
The historic Wasserturm in Lucerne stands snow-covered on the banks of the Reuss river. In the foreground, city traffic animates the winter scenery.
- Date taken
- January 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'829 × 5'744 px (22 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/13
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 270 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this snowy scene, the aperture of f/13 ensures deep depth of field, while the 1/250 s shutter speed captures the urban environment with precision. The ISO 800 setting compensates for the lighting conditions under an overcast sky.
- Use a high aperture like f/13 to keep both the Wasserturm and the surrounding city architecture in sharp detail.
- Select a shutter speed of 1/250 s to freeze the foreground traffic and avoid motion blur when shooting at a focal length of 270 mm.
- Adjust your ISO to match the brightness of the snow, ensuring the exposure remains balanced throughout the winter scenery.