Image description
The alley in the old town of Lucerne is decorated with fairy lights and an illuminated wreath during the Christmas season. People walk through the cobbled street in the evening.
- Date taken
- December 13, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 640
- Focal length
- 22 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot in the old town during the evening, a shutter speed of 1 second was used to capture enough light despite the dim conditions. The aperture of f/8 provides solid depth of field, while the ISO of 640 maintains a balance between image quality and light sensitivity.
- Use a wide-angle lens like 22 mm to fully capture the narrow, deep alleyway and the hanging string lights.
- Choose a longer shutter speed to capture the atmospheric lighting, ensuring steady camera handling or a stable surface.
- Combine a mid-range aperture with a moderate ISO to clearly depict both the architectural details and the warm glow of the decorations.