Image description
Night shot of the Wasserturm in Lucerne, highlighted by a light projection. In the foreground, the illuminated fountain stretches out against the cityscape.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'536 × 2'048 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/6 s
- Aperture
- f/5.1
- ISO
- 4000
- Focal length
- 108 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot uses a shutter speed of 1/6 s and an aperture of f/5.1 at a focal length of 108 mm to capture the light mood. The high ISO of 4000 is necessary to achieve a sufficiently bright image under these lighting conditions despite the shutter speed.
- Choose an open aperture for night shots of illuminated buildings to let as much ambient light as possible reach the sensor.
- Use a medium focal length to isolate the main subject, such as the Wasserturm, from the urban surroundings.
- Maintain a steady camera position at a shutter speed of 1/6 s to avoid motion blur in the fine structures of the fountain.