Image description
The facade of the Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne is bathed in blue light for the Lilu Light Festival. The nocturnal scene is reflected on the surface of Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'536 × 2'048 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/2 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 3200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 0.5 seconds was chosen to capture the ambient light, while the aperture of f/16 ensures a deep depth of field. An ISO setting of 3200 balances the lighting conditions at the focal length of 45 mm.
- Pay attention to a calm water surface when shooting light reflections to achieve clear results.
- Use a medium to long shutter speed to harmoniously capture light reflections on water surfaces.
- Use a small aperture to emphasize the detail of the illuminated architecture.