Image description
The lights of the historic grand hotels along the promenade reflect in the calm waters of Lake Lucerne. The nocturnal lighting emphasizes the distinctive architecture of the buildings on the slope above the city.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/10 s
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO
- 3200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this night shot, the combination of a shutter speed of 1/10 s and an aperture of f/4 ensures sufficient light intake, while the ISO 3200 setting provides the necessary sensitivity to capture the hotel lights while shooting handheld.
- Use a wide aperture to capture enough brightness in challenging light conditions.
- Ensure steady camera handling at a shutter speed of 1/10 s to avoid blur despite the low light levels.
- Adjust the ISO setting to match the environment to capture details of the architecture and their reflections on the water at night.