Image description
A brightly lit fountain rises in the nocturnal lake basin of Lucerne. In the background, the city lights on the hillside and the silhouette of the water tower are visible.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/13 s
- Aperture
- f/5.1
- ISO
- 4000
- Focal length
- 108 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this nocturnal subject, the shutter speed of 1/13 s and aperture of f/5.1 allow for sufficient exposure of the illuminated fountain, while the high ISO of 4000 keeps the image bright despite the dark environment.
- Choose a longer shutter speed to best capture the movement of the water and the light of the fountain.
- Use a wider aperture to ensure enough light reaches the sensor in low-light conditions.
- Experiment with ISO sensitivity to keep noise under control at night.
- Pay attention to the focal length to balance the composition between the fountain and the city skyline.