Image description
An artificial sunflower glows as a light object against a dark background. This photograph was taken during the Lilu Light Festival in Lucerne.
- Date taken
- January 19, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'365 × 2'048 px (2.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 300 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot uses a short shutter speed of 1/800 s to capture the illuminated subject sharply. The aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field, while the ISO 800 setting ensures the necessary sensitivity for this lighting situation.
- Use a short shutter speed to avoid motion blur when capturing illuminated objects.
- Select a mid-range aperture to capture the details of the light installation precisely.
- Adjust the ISO value according to the light intensity of the subject so it stands out clearly against the dark background.