Image description
The illuminated Hotel Pilatus-Kulm nestled in the rocky landscape of Mount Pilatus under a clear night starry sky.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 5'184 × 3'888 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, an open aperture of f/2 was chosen to capture enough light for the starry sky at ISO 1600, while the 10-second shutter speed provides a balance between brightness and sharp stars. The 12 mm focal length ensures a wide field of view that includes both the hotel and the rocky landscape.
- Use a fast aperture like f/2 to keep your ISO settings in a manageable range for night photography.
- Select a shutter speed of around 10 seconds to get a sharp image of the stars without them turning into distinct streaks due to the earth's rotation.
- Use a wide-angle lens like 12 mm if you want to capture both the foreground subject and the expansive night sky.