Image description
The Jesuit Church in Lucerne on the banks of the Reuss river during the blue hour. The Chapel Bridge is visible in the background.
- Date taken
- March 30, 2024
- Resolution
- 5'984 × 3'989 px (23.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 6 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot during the blue hour, the long exposure time of 6 seconds smoothed the surface of the Reuss river, while the aperture of f/22 created a star effect around the street lamp. The 15 mm focal length captures the expansive scenery between the Jesuit Church and the Chapel Bridge.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to make light sources appear as distinct stars.
- Choose a long exposure time to render moving water in a calm, fluid manner.
- Use a wide-angle lens to capture both the architectural details and the riverbank in a single frame.