Image description
A festive ship is moored at the shore in Lucerne at night, with strings of lights casting golden reflections on the water surface. In the background, the illuminated buildings along the quay are visible.
- Date taken
- November 16, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.6 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the shutter speed of 1.6 seconds ensures a clear representation of the fairy lights, while the aperture of f/11 provides a deep depth of field. The ISO of 800 allows you to capture sufficient detail under these lighting conditions despite the long exposure time.
- Use a wide-angle lens like 12 mm to capture both the ship and the surrounding shore area completely.
- Consider using a small aperture of f/11 to turn the pinpoint lights into clear star shapes.
- Experiment with the exposure time to best capture the reflections of the lights on the water surface.