Image description
The festively illuminated Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne reflects in the waters of Lake Lucerne at night. The facade is decorated with Christmas stars.
- Date taken
- December 3, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.3 s
- Aperture
- f/9
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 40 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 1.3 s was used to capture the hotel's lights, while an aperture of f/9 ensures consistent sharpness. The ISO 1000 setting provides the necessary sensitivity for the 40 mm focal length.
- Use a longer shutter speed to clearly capture the facade's lights.
- Choose a medium aperture like f/9 for good performance when photographing buildings.
- Pay attention to the appropriate ISO setting for night shots to manage image noise.