Image description
The Water Tower of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne appears as a dark silhouette against a clear, sunlit sky.
- Date taken
- March 3, 2026
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/125 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 water tower as a sharp silhouette and to emphasize the sun rays. The shutter speed of 1/125 s and ISO 200 provide a precise exposure of the bright sky.
- Use an aperture of f/22 if you want to highlight the light source as a starburst effect.
- Focus on a clear composition to ensure a distinct contrast between the dark subject and the bright background.
- Select a framing that emphasizes the shadow, utilizing the perspective of the structure.