Image description
The iron summit cross of Mount Pilatus rises into the clear, starry night sky. A capture of the silence high above Lucerne.
- 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
For this night shot, an aperture of f/2 was chosen to capture as much light as possible in low-light conditions. The exposure time of 10 seconds combined with ISO 1600 ensures sufficient exposure for both the starry sky and the summit cross.
- Choose a wide aperture to efficiently use the available ambient light.
- Use a long shutter speed to allow the sensor to capture enough starlight.
- Select a high ISO value to increase light sensitivity in the dark.
- Use a wide-angle focal length of 12 mm to frame the subject expansively within the night sky.