Image description
A thin crescent moon sits directly above the distinctive summit ridge of Mount Pilatus in the dark of night. The silhouette of the mountain stands out against the sky, with faint lights visible on the summit station.
- Date taken
- November 5, 2024
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 2 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This night shot uses a 400 mm focal length combined with a 2-second shutter speed and ISO 1600 to capture the moon and the faint lights on the summit. The aperture of f/8 ensures sufficient depth of field at this extreme distance.
- Use a very short shutter speed or a tracking mount when shooting at 400 mm to avoid motion blur of the moon.
- Select a medium aperture like f/8 to ensure a precise rendering of the summit structures despite the low light conditions.
- Adjust the ISO values according to the light situation to achieve a balance between brightness and image noise for the required exposure time.