Image description
The historic Lion Monument in Lucerne during a light installation at the Lilu Light Festival 2026. Abstract purple light trails overlay the rock niche and the sculpture.
- Date taken
- January 14, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'048 × 1'536 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 14 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this image, the 2-second shutter speed captures the dynamic light trails intentionally, while the f/6.3 aperture ensures sufficient depth of field for the monument. ISO 400 provides a balanced ratio between image noise and sensitivity for this lighting situation.
- Use a longer shutter speed to capture the movement of light installations as light trails.
- Select a focal length of 14 mm to include the entire monument and light effects within the frame.
- Experiment with the aperture to keep both the light source and the surrounding structures in focus.