Image description
The sculpture on the dome of Lucerne train station in front of the bright sun. The image shows the motif as a silhouette with the surrounding overhead wires.
- Date taken
- March 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 2'916 × 3'888 px (11.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the sculpture as a distinct silhouette against the bright sun, a small aperture of f/22 was selected. This creates a prominent sunstar around the light source, while the ISO 200 and 1/80 s shutter speed ensure controlled exposure of the backlit subject.
- Choose a very small aperture like f/22 to create a sunstar effect, making the sun point stand out clearly.
- Position the sun directly behind your main subject to highlight the silhouette of the sculpture and the overhead wires against the bright sky.
- Focus on your composition by arranging the overhead wires so they graphically complement the silhouette of the building rather than cluttering the frame.