Image description
The facade of the Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne is decorated with glowing stars on its balconies during the Christmas season. Light trails from evening traffic are visible in the foreground.
- Date taken
- December 13, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.3 s
- Aperture
- f/9
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
The shutter speed of 1.3 seconds allows the traffic light trails to be captured clearly at an aperture of f/9. An ISO setting of 1000 ensures sufficient light sensitivity, while the 12 mm focal length captures the entire building.
- Use a longer shutter speed to capture the movement of vehicles as light trails in the foreground.
- Choose a closed aperture such as f/9 to ensure the facade is sharp throughout.
- Use a wide focal length to capture the architectural subject in its entirety.