Image description
The night lighting of the city of Lucerne, Lake Lucerne and the train station area, captured from the elevated perspective of Mount Pilatus.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 30 s
- Aperture
- f/14
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 30 seconds was chosen to capture sufficient detail despite the low light levels and the moderate ISO of 500. The aperture of f/14 ensures a high depth of field when capturing urban light sources from a distance.
- Use a long exposure to capture details in low light conditions.
- Select a small aperture like f/14 for consistent sharpness throughout the frame.
- Ensure stable support when using a focal length of 400 mm for distant views.