Photography tips

Photographing reflections

Hotel Schweizerhof on the Lucerne lakeshore at twilight

Key tips

Use a long shutter speed to smooth out the water surface and emphasize the reflections.
Use a long shutter speed to capture the reflections of the lights calmly on the water surface.
Select a longer shutter speed to calm the movement of the water and enhance the reflections.

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