Image description
An alley in the old town of Lucerne, illuminated by colorful projections that cover the ground and walls in vivid patterns. Pedestrians walk through the nocturnal scene shaped by light installations.
- Date taken
- January 19, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/2 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 2500
- Focal length
- 35 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this nocturnal motif, the small aperture of f/20 creates distinct light rays around light sources, while the shutter speed of 1/2 second and ISO 2500 provide sufficient exposure for the dark surroundings during handheld shooting.
- Use a small aperture to create a decorative star effect from point light sources like street lamps or spotlights.
- Choose a sufficiently high ISO value so that the shutter speed remains short enough to minimize motion blur of pedestrians.
- With a 35 mm focal length, pay attention to a composition that specifically incorporates the ground as a projection surface to emphasize the light patterns.