Illuminated facade of the Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne on the shore of Lake Lucerne at night
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Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne at night

July 24, 2026

Image description

The nightly view of the Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne with blue lighting, reflected in the water of Lake Lucerne. The row of buildings along the lakeshore is dimly illuminated.
Date taken
July 24, 2026
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
8 s
Aperture
f/11
ISO
160
Focal length
45 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this night shot, the shutter speed of 8 seconds allows for sufficient exposure of the dark surroundings, while the aperture of f/11 ensures a deep depth of field. The low ISO of 160 minimizes image noise in the dark areas of Lake Lucerne.

  • Use a long shutter speed to capture the reflected light on the water surface.
  • Choose a closed aperture like f/11 to achieve a sharp rendering of architectural details during night photography.
  • Keep the ISO value as low as possible to maintain high image quality during long exposures.

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