Image description
Numerous candles line the cobblestones in front of illuminated building rows in Lucerne. A decorated Christmas tree is visible in the background.
- Date taken
- December 14, 2024
- Resolution
- 2'521 × 3'782 px (9.5 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 6 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the candle light and the illuminated buildings at night in a balanced way, a shutter speed of 6 seconds was used. An aperture of f/16 ensures a deep depth of field, while the ISO 800 sensitivity compensates for the dark surroundings.
- Use a long shutter speed to effectively capture the dim light of the candles in a low-light night setting.
- Select a narrow aperture like f/16 to achieve consistent sharpness from the candles in the foreground to the Christmas tree in the background.
- Use a wide-angle lens at 15 mm to frame the urban atmosphere and the texture of the cobblestone streets extensively.