Image description
The historic Water Tower in Lucerne is illuminated at night by a large-scale light projection, reflecting in the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- January 24, 2026
- Resolution
- 1'536 × 2'048 px (3.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/8 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 2000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the aperture of f/2 and an ISO of 2000 allowed for sufficient exposure of the light projection despite the shutter speed of 1/8 s. The 12 mm focal length provides the necessary wide angle to capture both the building and its reflection.
- Use a wide aperture to capture enough light on the sensor in challenging lighting conditions.
- Select a short focal length in the wide-angle range to fully capture both the subject and its reflection in the water.
- Adjust the ISO setting to achieve a balanced result between image noise and exposure for a chosen shutter speed.