Photography tips

Sunburst

Wasserturm of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne at sunset

Key tips

  1. Choose a very small aperture, such as f/32, to enhance the sunburst effect when photographing point light sources.
  2. Use a small aperture like f/22 to create a distinct sunburst effect when shooting directly towards the sun.
  3. Use a small aperture like f/22 to turn light sources into a sunburst.

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All subjects Architecture Landscape Mountains City Lucerne Central Switzerland Pilatus
Wasserturm of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne at sunset 26 mm · f/22 · 1/60 s · ISO 320 The Jesuit Church and historic buildings along the Reuss river in Lucerne during sunset. 16 mm · f/22 · 1/100 s · ISO 400 View through the wooden roof structure of the Chapel Bridge across the Reuss river in Lucerne with sunlight 15 mm · f/18 · 1/60 s · ISO 400

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  • Central Switzerland
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  • Evening light
  • Sunset
  • Fog
  • Snow
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