View of the city lights of Lucerne at night with Mount Pilatus in the background
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Lucerne and Mount Pilatus at dusk

January 7, 2023

Image description

The lights of the city of Lucerne reflect at dusk in front of the silhouette of Mount Pilatus. The last golden glow of twilight is visible in the sky beneath a dark cloud cover.
Date taken
January 7, 2023
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
30 s
Aperture
f/16
ISO
400
Focal length
22 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this long exposure of 30 seconds at f/16 and ISO 400, a long exposure time was chosen to capture detail in the twilight despite the low ambient light. The closed aperture ensures great depth of field, while the 22 mm focal length provides a wide view of the city and the mountain.

  • Use a long exposure time to achieve a correct balance of city lights and dark silhouettes in low-light conditions.
  • Select a closed aperture such as f/16 to maximize sharpness across the entire composition.
  • Apply a wide-angle focal length to encompass both the urban landscape and the mountain range within the frame.

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