Water tower in Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background
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Water Tower in Lucerne with Mount Pilatus

April 21, 2026

Image description

The water tower at the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne reflected in the Reuss river, with the snow-covered Mount Pilatus in the background.
Date taken
April 21, 2026
Resolution
3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1.3 s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
100
Focal length
29 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

This shot uses a shutter speed of 1.3 s to smooth the water surface and an aperture of f/22 to achieve deep focus from the water tower to Mount Pilatus. The ISO 100 setting ensures high image quality without digital noise.

  • Pay attention to the bottom edge of the frame to capture the full reflection of the water tower.
  • Choose a small aperture like f/22 when you want consistent focus from the foreground to distant mountain subjects.
  • Use a longer shutter speed to smooth out ripples on the water surface and create clearer reflections.

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