Image description
The large Christmas tree on the station square in Lucerne glows in the night light. In the foreground, a road leads past where a bus drives into the night.
- Date taken
- December 3, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1.3 s
- Aperture
- f/14
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 23 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night scene, the 1.3-second shutter speed ensures sufficient exposure, while the f/14 aperture accentuates the light sources of the Christmas tree and street lamps. The 23 mm focal length provides a wide view of the surroundings.
- Use a small aperture like f/14 to create a starburst effect on point light sources.
- Adjust the ISO to 1600 if you need a moderate sensitivity to capture the ambient night light alongside a longer shutter speed.
- Choose a 23 mm focal length to capture the tree in its entirety while including the street and bus in the foreground.