The dark Mount Pilatus with illuminated summit above the night lights of Lucerne
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Mount Pilatus at night above Lucerne

January 7, 2023

Image description

View of the dark silhouette of Mount Pilatus after dusk. Below the mountain, the lights of the city of Lucerne are visible.
Date taken
January 7, 2023
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
30 s
Aperture
f/16
ISO
400
Focal length
50 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

For this night shot, the long shutter speed of 30 seconds allowed for capturing the faint ambient light, while the aperture of f/16 provided a deep depth of field. The ISO of 400 keeps image noise within limits in this dark environment during a long exposure.

  • Use a long shutter speed to optimally capture the available residual light from the city and the sky.
  • Select a small aperture like f/16 to achieve consistent sharpness in challenging light conditions.
  • Pay attention to the settings of your ISO value to ensure a clean result without excessive noise despite the long exposure time.

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