Image description
The illuminated Wasserturm in Lucerne, seen from within the Chapel Bridge. The night scene captures the wooden roof structure in the foreground and the reflection of city lights on the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- October 31, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1 s
- Aperture
- f/2.5
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot uses an exposure time of 1 second at aperture f/2.5 and ISO 200 to capture enough light and record the reflections on the Reuss river. The 12 mm focal length allows for a wide view of the wooden roof structure within the Chapel Bridge.
- Use a longer shutter speed to ensure that details of the Wasserturm and the light reflections on the water surface remain visible in low light.
- Choose a wide aperture like f/2.5 to maintain a low ISO for high image quality despite the dark night conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens to deliberately include the architectural elements of the bridge in the foreground of your composition.