Image description
The image shows the old town of Lucerne illuminated for Christmas at night. In the center, the course of the Reuss river with the illuminated Chapel Bridge is visible.
- Date taken
- November 29, 2023
- Resolution
- 5'682 × 3'788 px (21.5 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 15 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 70 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was captured using a shutter speed of 15 s, an aperture of f/16, and ISO 400. The long exposure duration allows for capturing the details of the night lighting, while the selected aperture ensures significant depth of field.
- Utilize a longer shutter speed to optimally capture the brightness of the Christmas illumination at night.
- Select a small aperture like f/16 to achieve consistent sharpness throughout the entire image frame.
- Pay attention to precise composition at a focal length of 70 mm to effectively highlight the distinct buildings and bridges.