Image description
The low-hanging sun illuminates the historic old town of Lucerne and casts long shadows across the Weinmarkt. In front of the buildings, outdoor seating areas of cafes and restaurants invite passersby to linger.
- Date taken
- August 7, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'866 × 5'154 px (19.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/13 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 21 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot, the aperture of f/22 creates the distinct sunstars on the lantern, while the ISO of 100 ensures high image quality without noise. The shutter speed of 1/13 s at a 21 mm focal length captures the scene in the old town steadily.
- Use a small aperture to achieve the starburst effect when shooting directly into the light.
- Experiment with perspective to incorporate striking architectural elements like the lantern as a framing device for your composition.
- Select a low ISO value to maintain a clean and detailed image, even when dealing with varying light conditions.