Image description
A stone defensive tower of the historic Musegg Wall in Lucerne. The sunlight emerges from behind the wall, creating a distinct lens flare.
- Date taken
- April 25, 2024
- Resolution
- 4'000 × 6'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/160 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the aperture of f/18 creates the characteristic star effect around the sun. The 15 mm focal length provides a dynamic perspective, while the shutter speed of 1/160 s and ISO 400 ensure a balanced exposure.
- Use a small aperture like f/18 to create a distinct sunstar effect when shooting directly against the light.
- Choose a wide-angle focal length to effectively capture both the height of the tower and the surrounding area.
- Pay attention to your shooting position so that the sun is partially obscured by the edge of the wall.