Image description
Numerous candles in glass containers line the night-time cobblestone pavement in festive Lucerne. In the background, a glowing Christmas tree and historic buildings are visible.
- Date taken
- December 9, 2023
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 3.2 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 18 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
The long shutter speed of 3.2 s ensures an even exposure of the candles on the cobblestones at night, while the aperture of f/16 provides the necessary depth of field from the immediate foreground to the Christmas tree in the background. An ISO of 400 keeps image noise low during this long exposure.
- Choose a small aperture like f/16 for a pronounced depth of field, allowing both the details of the close candles and the architecture in the background to remain sharp.
- Use an 18 mm focal length to highlight the foreground with the candles while capturing a wide view of the night-time scenery.
- Employ a longer shutter speed to effectively capture the light of the candles and buildings without needing a high ISO.