Image description
The Wasserturm in Lucerne during winter. The roofs of the city and the surrounding area are covered in a layer of snow.
- Date taken
- January 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 270 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this wintry shot, an aperture of f/11 provides deep focus from the foreground roofs to the background, while the shutter speed of 1/250 s at 270 mm focal length prevents camera shake when shooting handheld. The ISO 800 setting compensates for the lighting conditions under cloudy winter skies.
- Use an aperture around f/11 to achieve great depth of field in urban environments.
- Select a fast shutter speed such as 1/250 s when using a long focal length to minimize blur.
- Adjust your ISO to match the light conditions, ensuring you can maintain these settings effectively.