Water Tower and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background
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Water Tower and Chapel Bridge before Mount Pilatus

July 18, 2025

Image description

View of the Water Tower and the flower-decorated Chapel Bridge in Lucerne with the Pilatus massif under a clear blue sky.
Date taken
July 18, 2025
Resolution
5'092 × 3'819 px (19.4 MP)
Shutter speed
1/80 s
Aperture
f/16
ISO
200
Focal length
36 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this shot, an aperture of f/16 and a focal length of 36 mm were chosen to capture both the Water Tower and the Pilatus massif in focus. An ISO sensitivity of 200 and a shutter speed of 1/80 s ensure a balanced exposure in daylight conditions.

  • Use a stopped-down aperture like f/16 to achieve a deep depth of field from the foreground to the mountain.
  • Choose a focal length of around 36 mm to maintain a natural field of view between the architecture and the background.
  • Keep an eye on the shutter speed of 1/80 s to ensure a clear image without blur in these lighting conditions.

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