Image description
The night-time alley in Lucerne's old town is spanned by a series of glowing decorations during the Christmas season. The facades of the surrounding shops and the warm light create a quiet evening atmosphere.
- Date taken
- November 22, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1 s
- Aperture
- f/14
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, the shutter speed of 1 second captured enough ambient light, while the aperture of f/14 ensures consistent depth of field throughout the alley. The ISO setting of 1000 balances the exposure for the night setting.
- Use a small aperture like f/14 to achieve great depth of field across the entire alley.
- Utilize a longer shutter speed to capture the brightness of the Christmas lighting in low ambient light conditions.
- Adjust the ISO to ensure proper exposure of the image despite the night conditions.