Image description
A nighttime view of the illuminated city of Lucerne from Mount Pilatus, featuring the city lights, the Chapel Bridge, and the Hofkirche on the shores of Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 20 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the long exposure time of 20 seconds and aperture f/8 allow for a clear capture of city lights with a moderate ISO of 500.
- Use a long exposure time to capture sufficient light from the city illumination.
- Select a mid-range aperture like f/8 for good image sharpness of the light sources.
- Choose a moderate ISO sensitivity to keep image noise low in night photography.
- Utilize a long focal length like 400 mm to bring details like the Chapel Bridge or the Hofkirche closer from a distance.