Image description
The night-time facade of the Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne is decorated with glowing stars for the Christmas season. In the foreground, light trails from passing traffic are visible.
- Date taken
- December 13, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'479 × 4'638 px (16.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.3 s
- Aperture
- f/9
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the 1.3-second shutter speed and f/9 aperture allow for the deliberate capture of light trails against the static architecture. The ISO 1000 provides the necessary sensitivity to handle the challenging night-time lighting conditions.
- Use a long shutter speed to capture the movement of passing vehicles as dynamic light trails in the foreground.
- Select a mid-range aperture like f/9 to ensure sharp architectural detail while letting in enough light for the night scene.
- Utilize a 12 mm focal length and a low camera position to create a controlled perspective of the building's facade.