Image description
A glowing, flower-shaped light installation in front of a historic archway during the Lilu Light Festival in Lucerne. Passersby are visible in the nocturnal setting in the background.
- Date taken
- January 19, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'536 × 2'048 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot uses a 12 mm focal length for a wide field of view, while the f/4 aperture and ISO 500 capture the light of the installation. The fast shutter speed of 1/800 s allows you to capture clear outlines without blur even in challenging lighting conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens to incorporate both the glowing subject in the foreground and the surrounding historic archway.
- Experiment with perspective by intentionally using the light installation as a design element to create depth in the image.
- Pay attention to the interaction between aperture and ISO settings when choosing your parameters to capture the specific atmosphere of the night lighting.