Image description
A night-time perspective through a narrow alley in the old town of Lucerne, revealing the illuminated Jesuit Church during the Lilu Light Festival.
- Date taken
- January 9, 2025
- Resolution
- 1'365 × 2'048 px (2.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2.5 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot uses a shutter speed of 2.5 seconds to capture sufficient light at night, while the aperture of f/20 ensures a large depth of field and creates the characteristic starburst effect on light sources.
- Use a small aperture like f/20 to create deliberate starburst effects around point light sources.
- Use a stable surface for long exposures of 2.5 seconds to avoid camera shake, despite the ISO 800 setting.
- Select a focal length of 30 mm to capture the architectural depth of the alleyway in a natural way.