Image description
The sculpture on the station dome in Lucerne appears as a black silhouette against the low sun in this backlit composition. Thin overhead contact lines cross the sky in the foreground.
- Date taken
- March 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/160 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this backlit subject, an aperture of f/22 was chosen to render the sun as a distinct star point, while a shutter speed of 1/160 s and ISO 200 ensure a sharp, noise-free image.
- When planning your composition, ensure the silhouette stands out clearly against the sun by intentionally underexposing the shot.
- Utilize your perspective to frame the overhead lines as graphic elements that add structure to the foreground.
- Adjust your settings, specifically using a very small aperture, to achieve a sunstar effect behind the sculpture.