Image description
The silhouette of the Water Tower and parts of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne against the bright sunlight. Mount Pilatus is visible in the background, with the sun reflecting on the Reuss river.
- 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
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With an aperture setting of f/22, you can create a distinct sunburst effect when shooting directly into the light. The combination of a fast shutter speed of 1/160 s and a low ISO of 200 ensures a clear silhouette and high contrast without image noise, despite the bright backlight.
- Use a small aperture to create a sharp star effect around the sun when shooting against the light.
- Choose a wide-angle focal length such as 12 mm to capture the Water Tower and the surrounding scenery in one frame.
- Use a low ISO setting to keep the details within the dark shadows of the silhouette clean and free of noise.