Hi Eleonora, aperture is quite tricky because it also depends on what other settings you’re using. When I’ve mentioned f/22 here I’m pairing it with a very low ISO at night which results in a slower shutter, leaving it open for longer and allowing more light movement into the image. If you increase the ISO, the image will turn out darker and any movement will be more motionless and less bright. I hope that helps explain a little 🙂

Hi,

I have trouble understanding how f/22 will allow a lot night, I always think that it is the contrary ( i am quite new to photography). Will you please explain ?

Hi David, exciting to hear you’re off travelling soon!
To capture the slow shutter shots without a tripod I usually flick the camera to Aperture mode and then simply adjust the ISO and f-stop to suit. Having a low ISO and a setting of F/22 will allow a lot of light in and will create blur of any moving subject in the frame.
Regarding shadows, most of the time I adjust them in post processing, especially if I’m travelling without much gear (filters etc). You can take a shot by focusing on the light and then bring out the shadows in Photoshop or Lightroom later, provided your camera doesn’t produce too much noise. Otherwise, late afternoon is a beautiful time to shoot shadows in the streets of Dubrovnik as it will filter through but still be bright enough to highlight some of the shadowed areas.
Have a great trip!