Photography tips

Night

Night view of the Pilatus summit and hotel building under a starry sky.

Key tips

  1. Experiment with ISO sensitivity to keep noise under control at night.
  2. Pay attention to ISO settings to ensure a detailed image with manageable noise despite the night conditions.
  3. Use a wide aperture to capture as much ambient light as possible during night photography.

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23 photographs with tips

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Night view of the illuminated Hotel Montana Lucerne behind dark tree branches 96 mm · f/4.9 · 1/10 s · ISO 4000 The illuminated Water Tower of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne at night with a light projection on its facade. 12 mm · f/2 · 1/8 s · ISO 2000 Colorful light projection on a building facade in the Old Town of Lucerne at night 42 mm · f/4 · 1/25 s · ISO 5000 Facade of a historic building in Lucerne bathed in blue light during the Lilu light festival 14 mm · f/4 · 1/15 s · ISO 500 The illuminated Wasserturm of the Chapel Bridge during the Lilu Light Festival in Lucerne at night 35 mm · f/4 · 1/1 s · ISO 1000 Lion Monument in Lucerne illuminated by light installations during the Lilu Light Festival at night 14 mm · f/4 · 1/25 s · ISO 5000 Hofkirche Lucerne at night with illuminated star and numerous candles on the steps 12 mm · f/9 · 1.6 s · ISO 1000 Christmas lights at KKL Lucerne on Lake Lucerne at night 45 mm · f/16 · 2 s · ISO 1600 Illuminated facade of the KKL Lucerne during the Christmas season with reflection 12 mm · f/9 · 1 s · ISO 1000 View of the illuminated Chapel Bridge and water tower in Lucerne at night 12 mm · f/2.2 · 1 s · ISO 200 View through the wooden roof structure of the Chapel Bridge towards the illuminated Wasserturm in Lucerne at night. 12 mm · f/2.5 · 1 s · ISO 200 Water tower and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne illuminated at night 12 mm · f/2 · 1.6 s · ISO 250 View through a stone arch at the illuminated Wasserturm during the Lilu Light Festival in Lucerne at night. 30 mm · f/10 · 4 s · ISO 800 View through a stone arch at the illuminated Wasserturm Lucerne during the Lilu Light Festival. 30 mm · f/6.3 · 1.6 s · ISO 800 View through a stone arch at the illuminated Water Tower during the Lilu Light Festival in Lucerne 30 mm · f/20 · 20 s · ISO 800 Illuminated moon sphere in front of the KKL Lucerne during the Lilu Light Festival 2024 24 mm · f/4.5 · 1/6 s · ISO 1600 Blue light projection with Error lettering on the facade of Lucerne station. 24 mm · f/4.5 · 1/5 s · ISO 800 The Jesuit Church in Lucerne illuminated in purple during the 2024 Lilu Light Festival. 24 mm · f/8 · 5 s · ISO 400 The illuminated Lion Monument in Lucerne with light installations in the pool during the Lilu Light Festival. 24 mm · f/4.5 · 3.2 s · ISO 800 New Year fireworks behind the water tower of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne at night 50 mm · f/11 · 10 s · ISO 200 Illuminated Hofkirche in Lucerne with a glowing Christmas star and candles on the forecourt at night. 18 mm · f/16 · 1.6 s · ISO 400 The illuminated Château Gütsch on the hillside above the city of Lucerne at night. 128 mm · f/18 · 10 s · ISO 400 Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne on a snowy winter night 17 mm · f/9 · 10 s · ISO 400

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