Image description
The illuminated Chapel Bridge with the water tower is reflected in the Reuss River in Lucerne. In the background, the illuminated buildings of the old town are visible.
- Date taken
- October 31, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.6 s
- Aperture
- f/13
- ISO
- 6400
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 1.6 s was chosen to capture enough light despite the aperture of f/13. The ISO 6400 provided the necessary sensitivity, while the 12 mm focal length offers a wide field of view for the scenery.
- Use a short shutter speed in combination with high ISO when shooting handheld to minimize motion blur.
- Select a closed aperture like f/13 to achieve deep depth of field and render light sources as distinct points.
- Utilise a 12 mm wide-angle lens to capture the full architectural scale of the scene and the reflections in the water.