Image description
The view through a narrow alley in Lucerne's Old Town is shaped by the low-hanging sunlight and flags hanging from the facades.
- Date taken
- April 10, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'773 × 5'659 px (21.4 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/25
- ISO
- 320
- Focal length
- 20 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this backlit shot, the narrow aperture of f/25 creates the prominent sunstar effect. The shutter speed of 1/80 s and an ISO of 320 ensure that the alley remains well-exposed despite the intense light contrast.
- Use a small aperture like f/22 or f/25 to transform light sources like the sun into a distinct star shape.
- Select a wide-angle lens with a 20 mm focal length to effectively frame the narrow facades of the Old Town.
- Pay attention to the exposure when shooting directly into the sun to ensure that the shadows in the alley retain sufficient detail.