Image description
At Christmastime, the Hofkirche in Lucerne is decorated with a large illuminated star between its towers and a staircase lined with lights. People gather in front of the illuminated facade in the city at night.
- Date taken
- December 13, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'542 × 4'723 px (16.7 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2 s
- Aperture
- f/9
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 19 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the shutter speed of 2 seconds captures enough light, while the aperture of f/9 ensures the architectural details remain sharp. The ISO setting of 1000 helps in capturing the night atmosphere without requiring an excessively long exposure time.
- Use a long shutter speed to capture the details of the illuminated facade and the light atmosphere at night.
- Select a medium aperture like f/9 to render both the architecture and light sources clearly.
- Use a wide-angle lens with a 19 mm focal length to capture the entire scene including the surroundings.