Image description
The illuminated Pilatus-Kulm hotel set against the Esel peak under a clear night sky. Stars are visible above the central Swiss mountain.
- Date taken
- June 13, 2026
- Resolution
- 4'851 × 3'638 px (17.6 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 15 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 3200
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, an aperture of f/2 was chosen to allow as much light as possible onto the sensor, while a shutter speed of 15 seconds and an ISO of 3200 provide the necessary brightness for the starry sky.
- Select an open aperture like f/2 to capture the limited light at night effectively.
- Use a short exposure time of 15 seconds so that the stars are rendered as sharp points and do not blur due to the earth's rotation.
- Use a high ISO sensitivity like 3200 to make the starry sky visible at the given aperture.
- Use a focal length of 12 mm to combine the vastness of the sky and the subject in one frame.