Image description
The nightly view of the Pilatus Kulm summit region under a clear starry sky. The hotel and surroundings are subtly illuminated.
- Date taken
- March 7, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'888 × 5'184 px (20.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture enough stars and details of Pilatus under these light conditions, an open aperture of f/2 combined with an ISO of 1600 is essential, while the 10-second shutter speed gathers light without causing too much distortion of the stars.
- Choose an open aperture to let the limited light at night reach the sensor optimally.
- Use a short shutter speed to minimize star movement at a focal length of 12 mm.
- Adjust the ISO value to achieve a sufficiently bright image despite the nocturnal light situation.