Image description
The illuminated Hotel Pilatus Kulm in front of the nocturnal mountain massif. A clear starry sky stretches above the summit.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'892 × 3'669 px (17.9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 6 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 6 seconds was chosen to capture enough light for the stars, while the f/2 aperture provides high light sensitivity. With a focal length of 12 mm, you can capture both the entire building and the expansive sky.
- Use an open aperture like f/2 so that enough details remain visible in low light.
- Select a short shutter speed of about 6 seconds to avoid star trails and keep the stars sharp.
- Use a focal length of 12 mm for a wide angle of view to include both the subject and the surrounding environment.
- Adjust the ISO to 1600 to balance the sensor sensitivity for the nocturnal scene.