Image description
The facade of the Jesuit Church in Lucerne is illuminated in violet during the 2024 Lilu Light Festival. In the foreground, an alley, a historic lantern, and a bicycle are visible.
- Date taken
- January 11, 2024
- Resolution
- 2'873 × 4'311 px (12.4 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 38 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the long exposure time of 10 seconds ensures sufficient brightness in the dark surroundings, while the narrow aperture of f/22 creates the starburst effect on the lantern.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to render point light sources as starbursts.
- Choose a long exposure time to capture enough detail despite low light conditions and moderate ISO settings.
- Compose your image with an object in the foreground, such as a bicycle, to create depth within the narrow alley.