Image description
The night-time Hofkirche in Lucerne is highlighted for the Christmas season by an illuminated star and numerous candles on the church square.
- Date taken
- December 9, 2023
- Resolution
- 3'915 × 5'872 px (23 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.6 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 18 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, an aperture of f/16 provides a deep depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1.6 s captures the ambient light. The ISO of 400 keeps the image noise low for this night scene.
- Use a small aperture like f/16 to render the light sources of the candles and the star as sharp rays.
- Use a focal length of 18 mm to capture both the foreground candles and the architecture of the church in the frame.
- Adjust the shutter speed to balance the bright points of light against the dark, night-time surroundings.