Image description
Night view of the Water Tower and the illuminated Jesuit Church in Lucerne, captured through the falling water jets of a fountain.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'536 × 2'048 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/13 s
- Aperture
- f/5.1
- ISO
- 4000
- Focal length
- 108 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot combines a shutter speed of 1/13 s with an ISO of 4000 to capture enough light for the architecture despite the challenging conditions. The 108 mm focal length helps to compress the background for a more focused composition.
- Use a foreground element like a fountain to add depth and texture to the image through the falling water jets.
- Select a mid-range aperture of f/5.1 to balance light intake with the necessary depth of field for the night scene.
- Experiment with the shutter speed to control the motion of the water in the foreground and create an interesting contrast with the static illumination of the buildings.