Image description
The night alley of the Lucerne Old Town is reflected in a glass sphere lying on the cobbled ground. The surrounding buildings and a street lamp create a quiet atmosphere.
- Date taken
- February 7, 2025
- Resolution
- 2'583 × 3'875 px (10 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 30 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the 30-second shutter speed ensures sufficient exposure in low light, while the f/22 aperture creates the starburst effect on the street lamp. The 15mm focal length allows for the distinct distortion of the surroundings within the glass sphere.
- Choose a small aperture like f/22 to specifically render light sources as stars.
- Use a long shutter speed to minimize image noise at a low ISO setting.
- Place the glass sphere close to the ground to achieve an interesting perspective of the surroundings.