Image description
The illuminated Christmas tree in front of the Hofkirche in Lucerne on a rainy December evening in 2024. The wet streets reflect the warm light of the street lamps and Christmas decorations.
- Date taken
- December 14, 2024
- Resolution
- 2'206 × 3'922 px (8.7 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 5 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the long exposure time of 5 seconds allows for capturing the scene in low light, while the narrow aperture of f/22 transforms point light sources into distinctive starbursts. An ISO of 800 ensures sufficient exposure for this night scene.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to create the starburst effect around street lamps.
- Employ a stable surface for long exposures to prevent motion blur.
- Look for wet surfaces in the foreground during rain to capture intentional reflections of light.