Blurred city lights in front of the dark silhouette of Mount Pilatus at dusk
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Mount Pilatus at night with city lights

January 7, 2023

Image description

The dark silhouette of Mount Pilatus stands out against a twilight sky. In the foreground, the blurred city lights of Central Switzerland are visible.
Date taken
January 7, 2023
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1.3 s
Aperture
f/3.5
ISO
400
Focal length
50 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

With a shutter speed of 1.3 seconds and an aperture of f/3.5, the remaining twilight was captured while ISO 400 provided appropriate sensitivity. The 50 mm focal length allowed the focus to be set on the mountain massif, causing the lights in the foreground to appear blurred.

  • Use a wide aperture like f/3.5 to transform foreground lights into a soft bokeh.
  • Utilize a longer shutter speed to allow enough light to reach the sensor in dark conditions.
  • Experiment with manual focus to deliberately shift the foreground city lights into blur.

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