Image description
The Chapel Bridge with the Water Tower in Lucerne as a dark silhouette backlit by the sun. In the background, Mount Pilatus appears vaguely against the clear sky.
- Date taken
- March 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 16 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the Chapel Bridge as a dark silhouette against the bright sun, an aperture of f/22 was used. This setting creates the visible sunstar effect and, combined with ISO 200, ensures a clear image at the 16 mm wide-angle focal length.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 to enhance the sun's star effect.
- Use a shutter speed of 1/80 s to ensure a precise exposure of the silhouettes despite the strong backlight.
- Choose a short focal length of 16 mm to frame the wide scene and the silhouette of the water tower effectively.