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Aerial view of Lucerne with Reuss river

August 6, 2025

Image description

An aerial perspective of the dense city center of Lucerne. The Reuss river flows through the old town, showing the Chapel Bridge.
Date taken
August 6, 2025
Resolution
3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/640 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
160
Focal length
400 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this aerial shot, the combination of a fast shutter speed of 1/640 s and an aperture of f/8 allowed for a sharp image with good depth of field from a significant distance. The low ISO of 160 ensures clear image quality without unwanted noise.

  • Select a fast shutter speed to prevent motion blur caused by shooting from the air.
  • Use a medium aperture to achieve consistent sharpness across the entire dense city center.
  • Utilize a long focal length of 400 mm to precisely capture details like the Reuss river and the Chapel Bridge from a distant perspective.

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