Exterior view of the Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne at night with illuminated trees in the foreground
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Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne at night

December 20, 2025

Image description

The illuminated Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne at dusk. Trees decorated with fairy lights line the street in the foreground.
Date taken
December 20, 2025
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
1.6 s
Aperture
f/4
ISO
200
Focal length
42 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this night shot, the shutter speed of 1.6 s allows for capturing the light of the fairy lights and architecture, while the aperture of f/4 and ISO 200 ensure a clear image.

  • Use the shutter speed to intentionally blur motion, such as the passing bus.
  • Choose a low ISO setting to keep image noise low in the dark areas of the night scene.
  • Include an element in the foreground, such as the fairy lights, to add depth to your composition.

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