Image description
The view at night stretches from Mount Pilatus over the sea of lights of the city of Lucerne. Lake Lucerne, the Hofkirche, and the train station area are clearly visible.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 10 seconds allows for sufficient exposure of the city lights, while the aperture of f/8 ensures a good depth of field.
- Choose a long shutter speed for night photography to capture enough light for a detailed representation of the city lighting.
- Use a medium aperture like f/8 to achieve high image quality across the entire frame.
- Note that when using a long focal length of 400 mm, even the smallest movements become visible, which is why a steady positioning is essential.