The illuminated towers of Grossmunster reflect in the Limmat River in the Zurich night
Shot
2014
02/16
Publication
2019
06/15
NIKON D800, 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 @
f/8.0 8/10,
ISO 400
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An evocative night view captures the illuminated Grossmunster reflected in the dark waters of the Limmat River. The twin towers of the cathedral, symbol of Zurich, emerge from the darkness with their Romanesque architecture made even more dramatic by artificial lighting. A bridge crosses the river in the foreground, with its lights creating golden reflections on the water. Historic buildings along the riverbank are lit by warm lights contrasting with the black night sky. This night view reveals a Zurich different from the daytime one, more intimate and mysterious, where historic monuments take on an almost magical aura.