Photography tips

Night sky

View of the Pilatus mountain massif at night beneath the band of the Milky Way.

Key tips

  1. Adjust the ISO setting to match the lighting conditions in order to achieve sufficient exposure in the dark night sky.
  2. Adjust your ISO settings to achieve a well-exposed image of the night sky under dark conditions.
  3. Use a wide focal length to include both the expansive night sky and the architectural details of the mountain summit.

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View of the Pilatus mountain massif at night beneath the band of the Milky Way. 15 mm · f/4.5 · 13 s · ISO 10000 Night photography showing a starry sky above the silhouette of Mount Pilatus 50 mm · f/2 · 13 s · ISO 3200 Star trails over the illuminated Pilatus Kulm at night 12 mm · f/2 · 2 s · ISO 1600 Starry sky and Milky Way above the silhouette of Mount Pilatus at night 12 mm · f/2 · 10 s · ISO 1600 View of the dark silhouette of Mount Pilatus with the Milky Way in the night sky 12 mm · f/2 · 10 s · ISO 1600

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