Image description
Red New Year's fireworks illuminate the night sky over the historic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne on January 1, 2025. The lights are reflected in 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 night shot, the shutter speed of 4 seconds and the aperture of f/8 ensure a clear rendering of both the fireworks and the reflections in the Reuss river. The focal length of 15 mm captures a wide view of the historic surroundings.
- Use a longer shutter speed to allow the fireworks to appear as continuous trails of light rather than mere points.
- Select a medium aperture like f/8 to maintain focus across the fireworks and the Chapel Bridge.
- Apply a wide-angle focal length to include the entire scene along with the reflections on the water surface.