Image description
A nocturnal view of the Jesuit Church in Lucerne, captured through a metal railing during the 2025 Lilu Light Festival. The damp wooden floor in the foreground reflects the warm glow of the streetlights.
- Date taken
- January 9, 2025
- Resolution
- 1'365 × 2'048 px (2.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 4 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this night shot, the aperture of f/16 creates a distinct starburst effect on the light source, while the 4-second shutter speed allows sufficient light to capture the details in the foreground. The ISO 800 provides a balance between light sensitivity and image quality under these challenging lighting conditions.
- Use a narrow aperture to render bright light sources as starbursts.
- Experiment with the shutter speed to collect enough light and reveal details in dark areas.
- Intentionally place an interesting element like a railing or textured surface in the foreground to create depth within the image.