Image description
The lights of the historic buildings along the waterfront of Lucerne city reflect on the calm surface of Lake Lucerne at night.
- Date taken
- July 25, 2025
- Resolution
- 8'160 × 6'120 px (49.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/2 s
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot uses a focal length of 12 mm to capture the entire row of houses. A shutter speed of 1/2 s at f/4 aperture allows enough light to hit the sensor, while an ISO of 1000 provides the necessary sensitivity in low light conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens to fully capture the width of the waterfront and the reflections in the water.
- Choose an open aperture and adjust the ISO sensitivity to ensure an even exposure of the nocturnal architecture at your chosen shutter speed.
- Look for a calm water surface so that the lights of the buildings can clearly reflect in the lake.