Image description
The illuminated Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne at night during the Lilu Light Festival 2025. The light of the installations reflects on the surface of the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- January 9, 2025
- Resolution
- 1'365 × 2'048 px (2.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 4 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night scene, the four-second shutter speed ensures sufficient exposure of the light installations on the Reuss river. The aperture of f/6.3 allows for a clear rendering of the architecture, while the ISO 800 keeps image noise at a moderate level.
- Select a longer shutter speed to capture the light reflections on the surface of the Reuss.
- Use a medium aperture to accurately render both the details of the Chapel Bridge and the ambient light.
- Adjust your ISO to achieve a balanced ratio between brightness and image quality in low light.