Image description
The rocky summit of Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland at night. The sky is covered by a vast number of stars.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 4'321 × 3'241 px (14 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/2
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 12 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the starry sky at night, a fast aperture of f/2 was chosen to allow plenty of light onto the sensor, while the shutter speed of 10 seconds ensures the stars appear sharp. The high ISO of 1600 provides the sensitivity needed to capture details of the summit and the stars together.
- Use a wide aperture to capture enough light in low-light conditions.
- Select a short shutter speed to prevent the stars from streaking due to the Earth's rotation.
- Use a wide-angle focal length to include both the mountain summit and a large portion of the night sky in your frame.