Image description
A New Year's firework display illuminates the night sky above the historic Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne. The lights are reflected on the dark surface of the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 6 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this long exposure of 6 seconds, an aperture of f/8 was chosen to capture both the architecture and the firework trails in detail, while an ISO of 500 provides the necessary sensitivity. The focal length of 30 mm captures a natural perspective of the scene.
- Choose a longer shutter speed to capture the dynamics of the firework trails.
- Use a medium aperture like f/8 to achieve a balanced depth of field for the building and the fireworks.
- Adjust the ISO moderately to find a balance between image noise and brightness in this night situation.