Image description
The night sky over the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne is illuminated in deep red by the New Year fireworks on January 1st, 2025. The light reflects on the water surface of the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 4 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, the shutter speed of 4 seconds and the aperture of f/8 allow for sufficient exposure of the night scene, while the ISO of 500 keeps image noise low. The 15 mm focal length provides a wide angle to capture both the fireworks and the reflection of the Chapel Bridge.
- Select a long shutter speed to capture the light trails and reflections of the fireworks on the water surface.
- Use an aperture in the mid-range like f/8 to ensure deep focus across the entire cityscape.
- Use a wide-angle lens to include both the fireworks in the sky and the architectural subject of the bridge in your frame.