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Chapel Bridge and Pilatus under stormy evening sky

The roofs of the Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower stand in the foreground against the striking silhouette of Mount Pilatus. An approaching thunderstorm bathes the scene in muted, atmospheric light.
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Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background under dark storm clouds.
Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background under dark storm clouds.
Technical details
Date taken
September 18, 2026
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1/30 s
Aperture
f/13
ISO
200
Focal length
45 mm
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How this image was taken

Using an aperture of f/13 ensures a deep depth of field, keeping both the roofs in the foreground and the mountain range sharp. The combination of a 1/30 s shutter speed and ISO 200 allows you to capture the muted light of the stormy sky without introducing significant image noise.

  • Select a narrow aperture like f/13 to ensure that the details of the Chapel Bridge and the distant Mount Pilatus are rendered with equal sharpness.
  • Maintain a steady hold on your camera when using a shutter speed of 1/30 s to avoid motion blur.
  • Utilize a moderate focal length of around 45 mm to visually compress the distance between the historic architecture and the striking mountain silhouette.
  • Pay close attention to the lighting conditions during approaching thunderstorms, as the muted light effectively emphasizes the textures of historic buildings.

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