Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne with snow-covered Mount Pilatus in the background
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Chapel Bridge and snow-covered Mount Pilatus at dusk

May 12, 2026

Image description

The view across the Reuss river shows the historic Chapel Bridge and Water Tower with the snow-covered Mount Pilatus in the background. The evening light casts a warm glow over the scene.

Date taken
May 12, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
2 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
64
Focal length
24 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

The shutter speed of 2 seconds, combined with an aperture of f/22, creates a smooth water surface, while the low ISO 64 ensures high image quality without noise.

  • Use a small aperture like f/22 to achieve a deep depth of field from the foreground to the Pilatus.
  • Choose a long exposure time of 2 seconds to capture the water of the Reuss smoothly.
  • Pay attention to the composition at 24 mm to frame both the architectural detail of the Chapel Bridge and the mountain range.

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