Image description
An illuminated whale-shaped sculpture made of plastic floats above Pilatusstrasse in Lucerne at night. The installation is bathed in shades of blue and pink, contrasting with the illuminated facade of the building.
- Date taken
- January 19, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/5 s
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 14 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, an aperture of f/4 and a shutter speed of 1/5 s ensure proper exposure of the plastic sculpture. The 14 mm focal length provides a wide angle to capture the installation within its urban surroundings.
- Use a short shutter speed to maintain sharp contours of the sculpture despite low light conditions.
- Experiment with a wide aperture to capture the ambient light of the building facade.
- Select a wide focal length to include the architectural effect of the street in your composition.