Image description
The low sun shines from behind the Water Tower of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, casting a warm light over the banks of the Reuss river. A large iron mooring ring rests on the stone quay in the foreground.
- Date taken
- March 17, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/200 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 14 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this backlight shot, the small aperture of f/22 creates a distinct sunstar, while the 14 mm focal length emphasizes the foreground.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to turn light sources like the sun into a defined star shape.
- Choose a low perspective to make the iron ring in the foreground prominent and create a connection to the background.
- When shooting with a 14 mm wide-angle lens, ensure that distracting elements are not positioned too close to the edges of the frame.