Image description
The nocturnal waterfront of Lucerne during the Lilu Light Festival 2025. The illumination is reflected on the surface of Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- January 31, 2025
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'365 px (2.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 30 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot of Lucerne at night, a shutter speed of 30 seconds allowed for capturing the light reflections on the water, while an aperture of f/22 ensured a deep depth of field. An ISO setting of 800 balances the exposure within the dark environment.
- Select a narrow aperture such as f/22 to transform point light sources into star-shaped flares.
- Use a long exposure of 30 seconds to make the water surface appear smooth and calm.
- Apply an ISO setting of 800 for night shots to achieve a balanced ratio between light sensitivity and image noise.