Image description
The night shot captures the Milky Way in a clear starry sky above Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland. Thin cloud veils and light trails complement the star-filled scenery.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 3200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot uses a short exposure time of 10 seconds combined with an open aperture of f/2 and an ISO setting of 3200 to capture the faint light sources of the starry sky.
- Use an open aperture to allow as much light as possible onto the sensor.
- Select a high ISO sensitivity to maximize light intake during night shots.
- Use a short exposure time to capture the stars without motion blur.
- Utilize a wide-angle lens to capture a large section of the sky.