Image description
A slim crescent moon shines in the dark night sky above the distinctive silhouette of the Pilatus mountain. The base of the summit is obscured by a low layer of mist.
- Date taken
- November 5, 2024
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 5 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 400 mm, the shutter speed of 5 seconds ensures sufficient exposure of the dark scene, while an aperture of f/8 allows for good image quality. An ISO setting of 800 provides a balance between light sensitivity and digital noise under these demanding conditions.
- Use a long shutter speed to capture sufficient detail in the mountain shadows in low light conditions.
- Select a medium aperture to optimize the optical performance of your telephoto lens at a long focal length.
- Adjust the ISO setting to achieve an appropriate exposure despite the nighttime lighting.