Image description
The starry night sky over the rocky summit area of Mount Pilatus near Lucerne. The summit cross and mountain structures are visible under the cloudy night sky.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- 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
This night shot combines an open aperture of f/2 with a 10-second exposure and an ISO of 1600 to capture enough light for the stars and the mountain structure. The 12 mm focal length provides a wide-angle view of the night sky.
- Choose a wide aperture like f/2 to capture the faint light of the stars on your sensor.
- Use a short exposure time of 10 seconds to keep the stars sharp and avoid motion blur caused by the earth's rotation.
- Set a high ISO of 1600 to ensure details of the summit cross remain visible despite the night conditions.
- Use a wide-angle lens with 12 mm focal length to place the mountain in the foreground and capture the expansive starry sky.