Image description
The facade of the Jesuit Church in Lucerne against the light, with the low sun creating a bright starburst effect on the side of the tower. Pedestrians are visible on the square in front of the church under a clear sky.
- Date taken
- April 10, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/25
- ISO
- 125
- Focal length
- 30 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this backlit photograph, the narrow aperture of f/25 creates the prominent starburst effect on the tower's edge, while ISO 125 and a shutter speed of 1/80 s ensure a balanced exposure of the architectural details.
- Use a small aperture like f/25 to create a starburst effect when shooting directly into the sun.
- Position yourself so that a sharp edge of the church partially obstructs the sun to control the light effect.
- Keep the ISO setting low to maintain high image quality when capturing the high-contrast scene.