Lucerne Schweizerhofquai with traffic light and passing vehicles under a cloudy sky
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Traffic flow in front of Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne

March 31, 2026

Image description

A view of the Schweizerhofquai in Lucerne on an overcast day. A long exposure captures the flowing traffic in front of the historic building facade.
Date taken
March 31, 2026
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
2 s
Aperture
f/13
ISO
200
Focal length
15 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this image, the 2 s shutter speed allowed for intentional motion blur of traffic, while the f/13 aperture ensured deep focus. The low ISO of 200 contributes to overall image quality.

  • Use a longer shutter speed to creatively capture motion within the city.
  • Select a narrow aperture like f/13 to keep both the foreground and the architectural background sharp.
  • Utilize a wide-angle lens to fully capture the scope of the historic buildings.

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