Image description
Night view of the Reuss weir in Lucerne with long exposure water. The illuminated riverside buildings and the water tower are visible in the background.
- Date taken
- October 31, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.6 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 6400
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 1.6 s was chosen to blur the water of the Reuss river. The aperture of f/16 creates the distinct starburst effects around the street lamps, while the ISO 6400 sensitivity ensures a proper exposure in challenging low-light conditions.
- Use an aperture of f/16 to create deliberate starburst effects around point light sources in your image.
- Choose a shutter speed of over one second so that the moving water appears smooth and flowing.
- Use a high ISO value when shooting at night to ensure a correct exposure despite the small aperture.