Image description
A cloudy day by the Reuss river in Lucerne with a view of the historic Chapel Bridge and the Wasserturm. Passersby are visible on the cobblestones in the foreground.
- Date taken
- September 9, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/4 s
- Aperture
- f/9
- ISO
- 80
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the aperture of f/9 provides consistent depth of field, while the 1/4 s shutter speed at ISO 80 captures the movement of passersby in the foreground with a slight blur. The 12 mm focal length enables a wide view of the scene.
- Use a short shutter speed if you want to capture people sharply, or choose a longer exposure to create a sense of motion through blur.
- Select a mid-range aperture between f/8 and f/11 for architectural shots to ensure both the foreground and the building in the background remain in focus.
- Experiment with perspective by intentionally incorporating the foreground into your composition to give the image more depth.