Image description
The Hofkirche in Lucerne at night during the Christmas season, adorned with a bright star and numerous candles on the outdoor staircase.
- Date taken
- December 14, 2024
- Resolution
- 2'193 × 3'899 px (8.6 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 8 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a long exposure time of 8 seconds was chosen to capture sufficient light despite the small aperture of f/16. The 15 mm focal length allows for capturing the entire facade, while the ISO 800 setting provides the necessary sensitivity.
- Use a small aperture like f/16 to render the light sources of the candles and stars as defined light bursts.
- Use a long exposure time to correctly illuminate the dark areas of the architecture despite the closed aperture.
- Choose an ultra-wide-angle lens at 15 mm to fully capture the monumental impact of the Hofkirche and the foreground with the candles.