Photography tips

Light effect

The summit area of Mount Pilatus at sunset with backlit sun

Key tips

  1. Use a small aperture to render sunbeams as distinct light effects.
  2. Position yourself so that a sharp edge of the church partially obstructs the sun to control the light effect.

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The exact camera settings for each shot are shown below it - a starting point for recreating the look yourself. Click through to a photograph for detailed photography tips on that specific shot, under "Photography tips for this image".

Related topics

  • Mountains
  • Architecture
  • Landscape
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  • Composition
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  • Sunset
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  • Night