Image description
An illuminated octopus installation sits on the terrace of a wooden building along the Lucerne lakeshore at night. People view the object from the promenade.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/10 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 4000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot uses a 12 mm focal length to capture both the KKL and the installation in a wide composition. The combination of an f/2 aperture and ISO 4000 allowed for a shutter speed of 1/10 s to ensure sufficient exposure in low-light conditions.
- Use a fast aperture like f/2 to capture images in dark conditions without needing extremely long shutter speeds.
- Choose a wide focal length of 12 mm to include the subject along with the surrounding environment and people in the foreground.
- Adjust the ISO setting to achieve a shutter speed that allows for sharp, handheld photographs.