Image description
The Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne at night in December 2025. Festive Christmas lights are reflected in the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- November 22, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2.5 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the shutter speed of 2.5 seconds allowed for sufficient exposure of the lights. The aperture of f/8 ensures good image quality, while the ISO 1000 setting provides the necessary sensitivity to capture details in the dark scene.
- Use a shutter speed of several seconds to capture the reflections of the Christmas lights in the Reuss river.
- Select an aperture of f/8 to ensure sharpness across the entire image.
- Adjust your ISO to suit the lighting conditions so that the night mood remains natural without excessive image noise.
- Use a focal length of 12 mm to capture the expanse of the scene around the Chapel Bridge.