Image description
New Year's fireworks illuminate the night sky over the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne on January 1, 2025. The light of the fireworks and the bridge illumination are reflected in the calm waters of the Reuss.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 6 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 6 seconds was chosen to capture the brightness of the fireworks, while an aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field. The 15 mm focal length allows for a wide view of the architecture and the reflection in the Reuss river.
- Select a longer shutter speed to fully capture the light trails of the fireworks.
- Use a moderate aperture to ensure both the architecture and the water reflections are in focus.
- Employ an ultra-wide-angle lens to capture the scene in its entirety.