Image description
Night shot over the rooftops of Lucerne. In the background, Mount Pilatus is visible with its nighttime lighting under a starry sky.
- Date taken
- October 17, 2024
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 20 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the long exposure time of 20 seconds allows capturing the dim light, while the aperture of f/6.3 provides sufficient depth of field. The ISO 800 setting offers a balanced compromise between light sensitivity and image noise.
- Select a longer exposure time to capture the nighttime brightness of the city and the illuminated mountain on the sensor.
- Use a moderate aperture such as f/6.3 to ensure sharpness in both the architecture in the foreground and the mountain in the background.
- Adjust the ISO setting to achieve a harmonious balance between image noise and the visibility of the stars at your chosen exposure time.
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