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Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne

April 25, 2024

Image description

View of the historic Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne with mountains in the background. The long exposure creates a smooth, blurred effect on the water of the Reuss river.
Date taken
April 25, 2024
Resolution
3'969 × 5'954 px (23.6 MP)
Shutter speed
1/640 s
Aperture
f/4.5
ISO
400
Focal length
15 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

Using a focal length of 15 mm allowed you to capture the Chapel Bridge and its surroundings in a wide frame, while the shutter speed of 1/640 s freezes the movement of the water and the architectural details. The aperture of f/4.5 provides sufficient depth of field to keep both the foreground and the mountains in the background in focus.

  • Use a wide-angle lens to combine the scale of the bridge and the breadth of the city in a single composition.
  • Consider your choice of shutter speed carefully depending on whether you wish to create motion blur in the water or freeze the ripples precisely.
  • Select a moderate aperture setting to maintain a balance between light intake and consistent depth of field across the entire scene.

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