About This PhotoThe Story Behind
With the fresh spray of the Jet d'Eau rising vigorously against the canvas of the Geneva sky, I caught this scene at a shutter speed of 1/300 of a second, just fast enough to capture each water droplet in a crystalline state of suspension. An aperture setting of f/6.4 ensured the entire spectacle, from the water's textured surface to the distant hillside homes, was rendered with crisp clarity, while an ISO of 125 preserved the scene's natural lighting without a hint of grain.
Standing at the coordinates 46.205036, 6.150388, I was at the perfect vantage point, where the lake meets the city, converging nature with urban elegance. This photograph not only captures the height of the fountain’s jet, a landmark that has defined Geneva’s skyline since 1886, but it also encapsulates a serene yet vibrant moment that can be cherished forever.
The rainbow created by the mist was ephemeral, a fleeting artwork of nature, yet here it is: immortalized. It's a reminder that even though we pass by such wonders in our daily hustle, there's a timeless dance of light and water happening right before our eyes, waiting to be appreciated and remembered.
Camera settings used for Skyward Waters of Jet d'Eau
Photographed in Geneva, Switzerland in January 2024 with a FUJIFILM X-T5 and a XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR at 81 mm, f/6.4, 1/300, ISO 125.
- Camera
- FUJIFILM X-T5
- Lens
- XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR
- Camera Mode
- Aperture Priority
- Shutter Speed
- 1/300
- Aperture
- f/6.4
- ISO Speed
- 125
- Focal Length
- 81 mm
- Time of Shot
- 24 Dec 2023





