Detail of the wooden Chapel Bridge with snow-covered Mount Pilatus in the background in Lucerne
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Kapellbruecke and Mount Pilatus at sunset

March 17, 2026

Image description

View of the historic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne with the snow-covered Mount Pilatus in the background under a clear evening sky.
Date taken
March 17, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/160 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
500
Focal length
45 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot was taken at 1/160 s, f/22 aperture, and ISO 500, using a small aperture to achieve deep depth of field from the foreground timber of the Chapel Bridge to the distant Mount Pilatus. The evening light creates a sharp contrast between the warm-lit structures and the clear, cool sky.

  • Use a small aperture to ensure sharpness from the foreground to the distant background.
  • Take advantage of the evening light to highlight textures like the timber of the bridge.
  • Focus on a composition where a prominent foreground element leads the viewer's eye towards the subject in the background.

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