Image description
The nightly New Year's fireworks illuminate the area behind the water tower of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. The light of the explosions is reflected in the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- January 1, 2024
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 50 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot uses a 10-second exposure to capture the intensity of the fireworks. The aperture of f/11 provides a sufficient depth of field for this long shutter speed, while the low ISO of 200 minimizes image noise during this night shoot.
- Use a longer shutter speed to fully capture the light trails and explosions of the fireworks.
- Choose a closed aperture like f/11 to precisely render the night ambient light and the reflections on the water.
- Keep the ISO value as low as possible to ensure a clear image without disturbing noise during long exposures.