Image description
Night view of the waterfront in Lucerne with the festively illuminated Chapel Bridge. The lights are reflected in the calm surface of the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- November 29, 2023
- Resolution
- 7'045 × 3'383 px (23.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 20 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 18 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the 20-second shutter speed and f/18 aperture ensure consistent sharpness and render the bridge lights as distinct points. The ISO 400 setting provides balanced brightness given the available illumination.
- Use a long shutter speed to capture the reflections of the lights in the calm Reuss river.
- Select a narrow aperture such as f/18 to create a starburst effect from the night light sources.
- Use a short focal length to capture the full width of the waterfront and the Chapel Bridge.