Image description
View across the Reuss river towards the old town of Lucerne and the Jesuit Church at dusk. The low sun creates a prominent star effect over the historic buildings.
- Date taken
- August 7, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/30 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this image, the high aperture of f/22 creates the distinct star effect from the low-hanging sun. An ISO of 100 ensures a clear shot without noise, while the shutter speed of 1/30 s combined with the 12 mm focal length allows for a sharp handheld result.
- Use a high f-number like f/22 to turn point light sources into star effects when shooting into the sun.
- Select a wide-angle focal length to capture the expansive view of the old town architecture.
- Maintain a low ISO setting to achieve high image quality in this evening light.