Image description
The facade of the Jesuit Church shines in purple light, framed by the historic buildings of Lucerne's old town during the 2024 Lilu Light Festival.
- Date taken
- January 11, 2024
- Resolution
- 2'807 × 4'212 px (11.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 6 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 38 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the combination of a long exposure time of 6 seconds and a small aperture of f/18 ensures proper exposure of the light installation while maintaining high depth of field. The ISO 400 setting keeps image noise controlled in this dark environment.
- Use an aperture of f/18 to create distinct starburst effects on light sources like street lamps.
- Employ a long exposure time to capture the festival lighting effectively in low ambient light.
- Choose a focal length of 38 mm to achieve a natural field of view that frames the architecture well.