Image description
A night long exposure shows the light trails of moving stars above the distinctive summit of Mount Pilatus. The lights on the mountain indicate the locations of the hotel facilities.
- Date taken
- August 25, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 2'916 px (11.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2 s
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 45 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was taken with a shutter speed of 2 s, aperture f/4, and ISO 500 to capture the faint light of the night. The 45 mm focal length allows for a natural view of Mount Pilatus.
- Choose a wide aperture like f/4 to allow enough light to reach the sensor.
- Adjust the ISO sensitivity to 500 to maintain a balanced image noise despite the 2 s shutter speed.
- Use a focal length of 45 mm to capture the subject in a focused manner without significant distortions.