Image description
The nocturnal lake basin of Lucerne is accented by a series of illuminated water fountains in vivid colors. The lights reflect on the dark surface of the water.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/2 s
- Aperture
- f/3.5
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this nocturnal shot, the shutter speed of 1/2 second allowed for sufficient exposure of the light reflections on the water, while the aperture of f/3.5 and the ISO value of 500 provided a balanced mix of brightness and image quality.
- Choose a longer shutter speed to capture the light reflections on the dark water precisely.
- Use a wide aperture to let enough light onto the sensor given the prevailing lighting conditions.
- Experiment with the 12 mm focal length to fully capture the expansive scene of the illuminated fountains.