Image description
The night lighting of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne is reflected in a glass sphere resting on a stone wall.
- Date taken
- February 7, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'180 × 4'770 px (15.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 20 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 50 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 20 s was selected to capture enough light for the glass sphere and the surroundings, despite the small aperture of f/20. An ISO of 800 provides the necessary light sensitivity, while the 50 mm focal length offers a natural perspective.
- Use a small aperture such as f/20 for a large depth of field, so that both the glass sphere and the background remain recognisable.
- Utilise a long shutter speed of 20 s during night shoots to capture the lighting mood in the sphere in great detail.
- When placing the glass sphere, ensure a flat surface to keep the optical reflection stable within the frame.