Snow-covered Mount Pilatus at night under a starry sky with valley lights
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Starry sky over the Pilatus at night

March 7, 2026

Image description

The snow-covered summit of Mount Pilatus under a clear night sky filled with stars. The lights of the valley settlements are visible in the distance.
Date taken
March 7, 2026
Resolution
5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
Shutter speed
8 s
Aperture
f/2
ISO
1600
Focal length
12 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

To capture the starry sky and the snow-covered summit at night, an open aperture of f/2 combined with a shutter speed of 8 seconds is necessary to allow enough light onto the sensor. The ISO setting of 1600 provides a balanced exposure in this situation.

  • Use the widest possible aperture to capture the faint light of the stars.
  • Use a short shutter speed to keep the stars sharp and avoid motion blur.
  • Experiment with the ISO value to achieve a good balance between brightness and digital noise for night shots.

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