Image description
The summit of Mount Pilatus with its hotel buildings at night, set against a clear starry sky. The soft light of the complex contrasts with the darkness of the mountain and the distant sea of lights in the valley below.
- 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
For this shot, an aperture of f/2 and an ISO of 1600 allow capturing faint starlight with an 8-second shutter speed, while the 12mm focal length provides a expansive perspective.
- Choose a wide aperture to capture enough light in dark conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens to include both the architecture and the vast night sky in your frame.
- Adjust the ISO setting to ensure sufficient detail in dark areas despite the 8-second exposure time.
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