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Night view over the old town of Bern

The old town of Bern at night glows in a sea of lights, with historical buildings and alleys softly illuminated. The image captures the calm and architectural character of the UNESCO World Heritage city after dark.
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Night view of the old town of Bern with illuminated buildings and streets
Night view of the old town of Bern with illuminated buildings and streets
Technical details
Date taken
March 18, 2023
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
25 s
Aperture
f/14
ISO
400
Focal length
50 mm
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How this image was taken

For this night shot, the long exposure time of 25 seconds ensures that enough light reaches the sensor, while the aperture of f/14 provides great depth of field and renders light sources as stars. The ISO 400 setting keeps image noise low during this duration.

  • Use a small aperture like f/14 to transform point light sources into small stars.
  • Select a long exposure time so the night scene is sufficiently illuminated and the architecture remains clearly visible.
  • Pay attention to a balanced ratio between light sensitivity and image noise when choosing your ISO setting.

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