Image description
Christmas-decorated building facades are reflected in the dark Reuss river in Lucerne at night.
- Date taken
- November 22, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 6 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 640
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the long shutter speed of 6 seconds captured the dim Christmas lighting, while the aperture of f/16 ensures deep focus. The 12 mm focal length allowed capturing the entire building facade in a wide-angle perspective, with an ISO of 640 balancing light sensitivity and noise.
- Use a long shutter speed to collect enough light for reflections in the river during night conditions.
- Select a small aperture to ensure deep focus across the scene and transform bright light sources into star-shaped highlights.
- Use a short focal length in wide-angle mode if you want to capture the breadth of the scenery and architectural details.