Image description
Night view of the festively illuminated old town of Lucerne along the Reuss river. The lights of the historic buildings and a bridge reflect in the dark water.
- Date taken
- November 22, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 8 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 640
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, an exposure time of 8 seconds ensures sufficient light in the dark surroundings, while the aperture of f/16 provides deep focus and defines the light points of the Christmas illumination. The 12 mm focal length captures the wide scenery along the Reuss river.
- Use a long exposure time to capture the surrounding lights on the water surface and create a calm reflection.
- Choose a closed aperture like f/16 to render the light sources as clear, small starbursts.
- Work with a short focal length of 12 mm to capture the entire width of the historic buildings and the bridge.