Image description
The historic Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower in Lucerne at night. The warm light of the bridge is reflected in the dark Reuss river, flanked by the illuminated buildings of the old town.
- Date taken
- October 31, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.6 s
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the wide aperture of f/2.2 allowed capturing sufficient ambient light while keeping the ISO at a low 200. The shutter speed of 1.6 s combined with the 12 mm focal length ensures a detailed rendering of the illuminated bridge and its reflections.
- Use a wide aperture to capture details in low light without needing high ISO values.
- Select a long shutter speed to capture the light reflections on the calm water of the Reuss.
- Apply a short focal length to encompass both the architecture of the Chapel Bridge and the surrounding riverbank.