Image description
A long-exposure night photograph captures the star trails above the peak of Mount Pilatus. The illuminated Hotel Bellevue at the summit creates a striking contrast to the quiet night sky.
- Date taken
- March 7, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was taken with an aperture of f/2, allowing sufficient light onto the sensor to reveal the hotel details at night. The ISO of 1600 provides the necessary light sensitivity, while the 2-second shutter speed and 12 mm focal length capture the expansive field of view.
- Use a fast aperture like f/2 to capture the nighttime environment without excessive image noise.
- Select a wide-angle focal length of 12 mm to encompass both the mountain and the starry sky.
- Adjust the ISO sensitivity to 1600 to ensure enough detail in the dark areas, even with a short shutter speed of 2 seconds.