Image description
Night shot of an avenue illuminated by violet light along the lakefront in Lucerne during the 2025 Lilu Light Festival. The light is clearly reflected in a large puddle on the pavement.
- Date taken
- January 9, 2025
- Resolution
- 1'365 × 2'048 px (2.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 5 s
- Aperture
- f/9
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 17 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the long exposure time of 5 seconds ensures even exposure, while the aperture of f/9 provides a deep depth of field. An ISO of 800 achieves sufficient brightness in these lighting conditions while maintaining moderate image noise.
- Use a long exposure time for night photography to capture enough light and display reflections in puddles in detail.
- Choose a narrow aperture like f/9 to ensure both the foreground and the subject are captured in sharp focus throughout the frame.
- Position your camera close to the ground to effectively incorporate the foreground using water reflections into your composition.
- Experiment with a wide-angle lens, like the 17 mm used here, to capture the surrounding environment and the lighting atmosphere extensively.