Image description
The historic Water Tower stands on the Reuss river in Lucerne, with the snow-covered massif of Mount Pilatus in the background. The low sunlight creates clear contrasts and a reflection in the water.
- Date taken
- April 21, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.3 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 29 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
The shutter speed of 1.3 seconds smoothens the water surface, creating a soft reflection of the Water Tower, while the aperture of f/22 ensures deep focus from the foreground to Mount Pilatus in the background.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to achieve consistent depth of field across the entire scene.
- Select a longer shutter speed to calm the movement of the water and enhance the reflections.
- Keep the ISO at 100 to maintain maximum image quality and avoid digital noise during long exposure.