Image description
The Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne is bathed in blue light, part of the Lilu Light Festival. The illuminated facade is reflected in the calm waters of Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.3 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 3200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the shutter speed of 1.3 s captures the light reflections on the water, while the aperture of f/22 creates starburst effects on the light sources. An ISO of 3200 ensures the subject remains sufficiently bright in low-light conditions despite the short exposure time.
- Use a narrow aperture like f/22 to turn point light sources into small stars.
- Choose a longer shutter speed to capture the reflections of the facade lighting on the water surface.
- Monitor image noise at high ISO settings and consider using a lower sensitivity with a longer exposure if possible.