Image description
The Water Tower in Lucerne appears as a dark silhouette against the low-hanging sun. The light breaks at the top of the tower and reflects on the surface of the Reuss river.
- Date taken
- March 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/60 s
- Aperture
- f/22
- ISO
- 250
- Focal length
- 24 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this backlit scene, the narrow aperture of f/22 creates the distinct sunstar effect. The shutter speed of 1/60 s and ISO 250 balance the exposure in these challenging lighting conditions.
- Use a narrow aperture like f/22 to intentionally create light rays around bright light sources.
- Use a focal length of 24 mm to capture the subject and its surroundings in a wide angle.
- Pay attention to composition by positioning the subject as a silhouette against a bright light source.