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Water tower framed by a railing

The historic water tower in Lucerne is brought into focus through the curved shape of a metal railing. Warm evening light illuminates the building above the Reuss river.
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View of the Lucerne water tower through a metal ornament
View of the Lucerne water tower through a metal ornament
Technical details
Date taken
September 18, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/13 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
160
Focal length
19 mm
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Water tower framed by a railing
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How this image was taken

With a closed aperture of f/22, you achieve a deep depth of field, keeping both the nearby railing and the water tower in sharp detail. The combination of ISO 160 and a shutter speed of 1/13 s allows for a steady exposure in the fading evening light.

  • Use an architectural element as a frame to direct the viewer's focus towards the main subject.
  • Choose a wide focal length to capture both the proximity of the foreground and the distance to the tower in your composition.
  • Carefully align your camera to precisely center the subject within the opening of the railing.

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