Image description
The illuminated Christmas star hangs between the two distinctive towers of the Hofkirche in Lucerne. In the foreground, light trails from traffic move through the night street.
- Date taken
- December 3, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2.5 s
- Aperture
- f/14
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 25 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 2.5 seconds was chosen to capture the light trails of traffic, while the aperture of f/14 creates a starburst effect on light sources. The ISO of 1600 ensures sufficient brightness in the dark environment during this exposure time.
- Use a narrow aperture like f/14 to turn point light sources into a starburst effect.
- Choose a longer shutter speed so that moving vehicles appear as continuous light trails.
- Pay attention to a symmetrical composition by centering architectural elements like the church towers.