Image description
The illuminated lakeside of Lucerne at night, featuring the distinctive towers of the Hofkirche and a brightly lit ship in the foreground. The city lights reflect on the calm surface of Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- December 17, 2022
- Resolution
- 5'942 × 3'961 px (23.5 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 20 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 50 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot utilizes a shutter speed of 20 seconds to capture the low ambient light, while the aperture of f/18 provides a deep depth of field and the star effect on point light sources.
- Use a narrow aperture like f/18 to turn bright light points into distinct star shapes.
- Select a long exposure time of 20 seconds to gather sufficient light at ISO 400 and to make the water surface appear smooth.
- Focus on a clear composition, where prominent landmarks like the Hofkirche serve as a solid anchor point within the frame.