Image description
A light projection on the Lucerne water tower during the Lilu Light Festival with Mount Pilatus in the background. City lights reflect on the river Reuss.
- Date taken
- January 14, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'536 × 2'048 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/1 s
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of one second was used, allowing sufficient light to be captured despite the f/4 aperture and ISO 500 setting. The 30 mm focal length provides a balanced composition of the water tower within its urban surroundings.
- Use a longer shutter speed to capture the light of the projection and the reflections in the water with high contrast.
- Select a medium aperture like f/4 to maintain sharpness across the entire subject.
- Ensure steady camera handling when using ISO 500 to keep the architectural details sharp.