Image description
Aerial view of the illuminated old town of Lucerne with the Chapel Bridge and the dark silhouette of Mount Pilatus at night.
- Date taken
- October 31, 2025
- Resolution
- 2'916 × 3'888 px (11.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2.5 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 6400
- Focal length
- 39 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 2.5 s was used to capture enough light for the illuminated old town details at an aperture of f/11. The ISO of 6400 provided the necessary sensitivity for this dark scene.
- Choose a stopped-down aperture to ensure deep focus across the entire cityscape.
- Adjust your exposure time to balance the bright city lights with dark areas like the silhouette of the mountain.
- Use a focal length of 39 mm to create a natural perspective of the interaction between architecture and the landscape.