Image description
A roasted chestnut stand illuminates the Rathausquai in Lucerne during the pre-Christmas period, with the Jesuit Church visible in the background.
- Date taken
- December 5, 2024
- Resolution
- 5'958 × 3'972 px (23.7 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 25 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, an aperture of f/22 was chosen to create starburst effects from the point light sources of the street lamps. The long shutter speed of 25 seconds, combined with a low ISO of 200, ensures a clear, low-noise image of the dark surroundings.
- Use a narrow aperture like f/22 to turn light sources into stars.
- Select a low ISO value to optimize image quality during long exposures.
- Focus on placing light accents carefully within the frame to achieve a balanced composition.