The historic Wasserturm in the foreground and the Château Gütsch hotel on the hill in the background in Lucerne.
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Wasserturm and Hotel Château Gütsch in Lucerne

July 30, 2025

Image description

The prominent Wasserturm stands in the foreground, while the Château Gütsch hotel, situated on a forested hill, completes the scene in the distance.
Date taken
July 30, 2025
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/125 s
Aperture
f/9
ISO
200
Focal length
45 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

The aperture of f/9 ensures good detail in both the nearby Wasserturm and the distant hotel, while the ISO 200 setting and the shutter speed of 1/125 s provide a clear image without disturbing noise.

  • Use a closed aperture like f/9 to keep both foreground and background in focus.
  • Choose a medium focal length like 45 mm to make the Wasserturm stand out prominently in the foreground.
  • When choosing your position, ensure you combine a prominent foreground element with an interesting structure in the background.