Image description
The riverside promenade in Lucerne during the Christmas season at night. The subtly illuminated Chapel Bridge and water tower are visible in the background.
- Date taken
- December 13, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.6 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the shutter speed of 1.6 seconds allows enough light for the night scene, while the aperture of f/8 ensures a deep depth of field. An ISO of 1000 balances exposure and noise to capture the atmospheric lighting along the Reuss river.
- Use a 12 mm wide-angle lens to actively incorporate the foreground into your composition and add depth to the image.
- Select a narrow aperture like f/8 so that both the riverbank in the foreground and the Chapel Bridge in the background remain sharp.
- Ensure stability for the 1.6-second exposure time to avoid motion blur when capturing the Christmas light sources.