Image description
The setting sun creates a starburst effect behind the Wasserturm of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. The historic old town of Lucerne is visible in the warm evening light along the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- May 12, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'097 × 3'823 px (19.5 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/60 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 15 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To achieve the starburst effect from the sun behind the water tower, a small aperture of f/22 was chosen. The short focal length of 15 mm allows for a wide perspective, while the ISO 400 and a shutter speed of 1/60 s ensure a balanced exposure in this light.
- Use a small aperture to transform light sources like the sun into a starburst.
- Choose a short focal length if you want to include both the building and the surrounding scenery in your composition.
- Pay attention to your settings when shooting against the evening light to maintain details in the shadowed areas.