Image description
A view through a narrow, cobblestone alley in Lucerne's old town at dusk. Illuminated facades of historic buildings line the pathway.
- Date taken
- September 23, 2022
- Resolution
- 2'935 × 3'913 px (11.5 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/35 s
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 7 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this low-light shot in the old town, I chose an open aperture of f/1.8 to make the best use of the available light. The shutter speed of 1/35 s allowed me to shoot handheld, while the ISO 1000 setting provided the necessary light sensitivity.
- Choose a low-angle perspective directly above the ground to include the texture of the cobblestones as a leading element.
- Use as wide an aperture as possible to photograph during the blue hour without additional equipment.
- Use a short focal length to emphasize the converging lines of the narrow alley and create a sense of depth.