Image description
A night shot of a narrow alley in Lucerne, where the illuminated half-timbered houses are reflected in a puddle on the ground.
- Date taken
- February 17, 2024
- Resolution
- 3'868 × 5'802 px (22.4 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 13 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the long exposure time of 13 seconds ensures sufficient light, while the small aperture of f/20 creates a starburst effect on the street lamps. The ISO 800 setting balances the exposure needed for the dark environment.
- Look for puddles on the ground to incorporate the illuminated half-timbered houses as reflections into your composition.
- Use a small aperture to turn light sources in an alley into distinct star-shaped accents.
- Experiment with a low camera angle close to the ground to emphasize reflections in the foreground.