Photography tips

Light trails

Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne in blue night lighting with festival visitors in front of the building

Key tips

Select a longer shutter speed to make the movement of vehicles visible through light trails.
Use a long shutter speed to capture the motion of vehicles as distinct light trails.
Use a medium aperture like f/9 to capture both the details of the facade and the light trails in sharp focus.

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