Image description
The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne at night is adorned with festive string lights. Reflections of the illumination appear on the surface of the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- November 29, 2023
- Resolution
- 5'968 × 3'979 px (23.7 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 15 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 70 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the long exposure time of 15 seconds combined with a small aperture of f/20 creates clear light reflections on the water surface and a sharp rendering of the fairy lights. The ISO 400 setting provides a balanced ratio between light intake and image noise.
- Use a small aperture to capture bright light sources as distinctive stars.
- Select a long exposure time to smooth out the movement of the water surface and emphasize the reflections of the Christmas lighting.
- Pay attention to the ISO setting to achieve a low-noise result in low light conditions.