Image description
Night view of the old town of Lucerne featuring the illuminated Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne. Christmas lights accentuate the historical buildings and the river Reuss.
- Date taken
- November 29, 2023
- Resolution
- 3'833 × 5'749 px (22 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 30 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 70 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the shutter speed of 30 s ensures that the ambient light is captured effectively, while the aperture of f/18 allows the Christmas lights to appear precise. The focal length of 70 mm enables a focused composition on the details of the old town.
- Use a long shutter speed to fully capture the brightness of the city lights at night.
- Select a small aperture like f/18 to emphasize point light sources as stars during long exposures.
- Focus on steady camera handling at a focal length of 70 mm to maintain sharpness in the architectural details.