Photography tips

Light reflections

Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne illuminated in blue at night with reflection in Lake Lucerne

Key tips

  1. Pay attention to a calm water surface when shooting light reflections to achieve clear results.
  2. Use a medium to long shutter speed to harmoniously capture light reflections on water surfaces.
  3. Choose a longer shutter speed to capture the light reflections on the dark water precisely.

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Related topics

  • Architecture
  • City
  • Landscape
  • Mountains
  • Light
  • Camera settings
  • Perspective
  • Composition
  • Lucerne
  • Lake Lucerne
  • Pilatus
  • Night
  • Snow
  • Evening light
  • Blue hour
  • Rain