Image description
A night alley in Lucerne with illuminated half-timbered houses and a reflection of the street lamp in a puddle.
- Date taken
- February 17, 2024
- Resolution
- 3'866 × 5'799 px (22.4 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
The long exposure time of 10 seconds captures the nocturnal light, while the small aperture of f/20 creates the typical star effect around light sources. The 15 mm focal length ensures the alley is captured in a wide and dynamic way.
- Use a small aperture to achieve the desired star effect from point light sources like street lamps.
- Position your camera close to the ground to include a puddle as a foreground element for additional reflections.
- Choose a short focal length to emphasize the impact of perspective and leading lines in narrow alleys.