Water tower of the Chapel Bridge on the Reuss river with Mount Pilatus in the background
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Chapel Bridge and snow-covered Mount Pilatus in Lucerne

February 24, 2026

Image description

View of the Chapel Bridge water tower on the banks of the Reuss river in Lucerne. Mount Pilatus stands in the background under a cloudy sky.
Date taken
February 24, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
320
Focal length
25 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

In this shot, an aperture of f/22 was used to achieve great depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1 s and an ISO of 320 balanced the lighting conditions.

  • Use a small aperture like f/22 to keep both the foreground and the background in focus.
  • Apply a longer shutter speed to smooth out the water surface and emphasize reflections.
  • Consider a focal length of 25 mm to frame the Chapel Bridge in relation to Mount Pilatus.

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