Image description
Night view of the Christmas market at Europaplatz in Lucerne. The illuminated Christmas tree and the ice rink form the centre against the backdrop of Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- December 14, 2024
- Resolution
- 5'218 × 3'478 px (18.1 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 5 s
- Aperture
- f/20
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, the shutter speed of 5 seconds ensures enough light reaches the sensor, while the aperture of f/20 allows for deep focus.
- Use the chosen focal length of 15 mm to achieve a wide perspective that captures the entire Christmas market and its surroundings.
- Consider that an ISO of 800 combined with a long exposure time ensures sufficient brightness for the night scene.
- Experiment with your composition to use illuminated elements like the Christmas tree as prominent focal points.