Chapel Bridge with flower-decorated roof over the Reuss, with Mount Pilatus in the background.
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Chapel Bridge and Water Tower with Mount Pilatus

July 18, 2025

Image description

A view of the historic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne with the Wasserturm. The Pilatus massif rises in the background under a blue sky.
Date taken
July 18, 2025
Resolution
4'941 × 3'857 px (19.1 MP)
Shutter speed
1.3 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
100
Focal length
12 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot uses a shutter speed of 1.3 s with an aperture of f/22 to achieve deep depth of field from the foreground to the background while smoothing out the water. A low ISO 100 ensures high image quality without noticeable noise.

  • Use a wide-angle lens with 12 mm focal length for expansive scenes like this to capture both the Chapel Bridge and the Pilatus massif.
  • Select a narrow aperture of f/22 if you want to ensure sharpness throughout the entire depth of the image.
  • Adjust your shutter speed to control how the movement of the water is rendered in your composition.

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