Image description
The distinctive spires of the Hofkirche in Lucerne silhouetted against a sky colored by the evening sun. The dark spires contrast with the warm hues of the clouds.
- Date taken
- August 22, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'150 × 3'863 px (19.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/250 s
- Aperture
- f/14
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 340 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot in the evening light, an aperture of f/14 provides sufficient depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/250 s at a focal length of 340 mm helps capture the spires sharply. The low ISO of 200 keeps noise levels minimal, ensuring the subtle colors in the sky are clearly preserved.
- Use a closed aperture for high-contrast subjects like silhouettes to ensure sharp outlines.
- Select a fast enough shutter speed when using long focal lengths to prevent motion blur.
- Pay attention to composition when framing the spires to harmoniously emphasize their symmetry and the evening light.