Image description
The historic Water Tower of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne is framed by the blurred opening of an ornate iron railing. The image captures the distinct tiled roof and stone masonry in daylight.
- Date taken
- May 6, 2023
- Resolution
- 3'706 × 5'559 px (20.6 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/1600 s
- Aperture
- f/5
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 64 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a focal length of 64 mm and an aperture of f/5 allows the main subject to stay in focus while the foreground gate dissolves into a soft blur due to the shallow depth of field. The fast shutter speed of 1/1600 s ensures a precise exposure in this bright daylight setting.
- Use a wide aperture to push foreground elements like gates into a soft blur.
- Choose a longer focal length to compress the scene and effectively frame your subject.
- Ensure a fast shutter speed when shooting handheld in daylight conditions.