Image description
A decorated fir tree and a reindeer silhouette frame the night view of the city lights of Lucerne.
- Date taken
- November 16, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 4 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 1000
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this night shot, the aperture of f/11 creates a starburst effect on light sources, while the 4-second shutter speed captures sufficient light. The ISO 1000 setting provides balanced brightness in a dark environment when using a 12 mm focal length.
- Use a wide-angle lens to incorporate foreground elements like a fir tree for framing.
- Choose a small aperture to achieve a starburst effect on bright light sources.
- Focus on precise composition by using objects as a frame to lead the eye towards the city lights in the distance.