Night view of the hotel facilities on Mount Pilatus under a clear starry sky with the visible Milky Way.
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Milky Way over Hotel Pilatus Kulm

June 13, 2026

Image description

The starry sky with the Milky Way stretches over the Hotel Pilatus Kulm on the mountain massif near Lucerne. The night lighting of the hotel complex contrasts with the rock faces and the firmament.
Date taken
June 13, 2026
Resolution
3'661 × 5'491 px (20.1 MP)
Shutter speed
13 s
Aperture
f/4.5
ISO
10000
Focal length
15 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

To capture both the architectural details and the starry sky in this night shot, a long shutter speed of 13 seconds was combined with a high ISO sensitivity of 10000, while the f/4.5 aperture allows sufficient light to enter.

  • Use a long shutter speed to capture the faint light of the stars, ensuring your camera is in a stable position.
  • Select a high ISO sensitivity such as ISO 10000 to bring enough night brightness onto the sensor.
  • Use a wide-angle lens with a focal length of 15 mm to harmoniously capture the vastness of the sky along with the building.

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