Image description
The view from Mount Pilatus shows the city of Lucerne at night with brightly illuminated streets and the dark surface of Lake Lucerne. The characteristic arrangement of the lights outlines the urban structure of the city.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 156 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
The long shutter speed of 10 seconds allows the light points of the city of Lucerne at night to be captured optimally, while the aperture of f/8 ensures sufficient depth of field.
- Use a longer shutter speed to brighten the dark areas between light sources and make details in the night scenery visible.
- Select a medium aperture like f/8 to achieve a good balance between light intake and depth of field for night cityscapes.
- Pay attention to your focal length when choosing the frame to specifically highlight the arrangement of the streets.