Image description
The illuminated Hotel Montana in Lucerne at night, partially obscured by the dark branches of a tree in the foreground.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/10 s
- Aperture
- f/4.9
- ISO
- 4000
- Focal length
- 96 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night scene, a shutter speed of 1/10 s and an aperture of f/4.9 combined with ISO 4000 ensure proper exposure of the illuminated architecture despite the darkness. The longer shutter speed requires steady hands to maintain sharpness at the chosen 96 mm focal length.
- Use foreground elements like the branches in this image to create depth and guide the eye toward the illuminated building.
- Choose a high ISO setting like ISO 4000 when shooting handheld to achieve a sharp image without motion blur despite the short exposure time.
- Experiment with different aperture values to influence the balance between light sensitivity and the architectural detail in the background.