Image description
The starry sky stretches over the Pilatus Kulm at night, with the buildings brightly illuminated. In the background, the sea of lights of the city is visible.
- Date taken
- March 7, 2026
- 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
To capture details like the starry sky and surrounding lights at night, short exposure times are crucial to avoid star trails. With a wide aperture of f/2 and an ISO of 1600, you can capture enough light in a 10-second exposure for a balanced image.
- Choose a wide aperture of f/2 to maximize brightness in low-light conditions.
- Use an exposure time of 10 seconds to ensure stars appear as sharp points rather than trails.
- Set your ISO to 1600 as a starting point to capture the ambient light of the environment effectively.