Image description
A night shot of a narrow alley in the old town of Lucerne, illuminated by a series of glowing star-shaped Christmas decorations.
- Date taken
- November 29, 2023
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.6 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 50 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this night shot, the combination of a long exposure of 1.6 s and the narrow aperture of f/18 creates deep focus and the characteristic light rays on the stars. The ISO setting of 400 ensures that image noise remains low during the long exposure time.
- Use a narrow aperture like f/18 to achieve the starburst effect on light sources.
- Choose a longer shutter speed to ensure the surroundings are well-exposed at night.
- Maintain a steady position to capture a sharp image despite the long exposure time.