Image description
A night view of the summit area of Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland. The rock formations are accentuated by artificial lighting against the dark night sky.
- Date taken
- July 27, 2024
- Resolution
- 3'586 × 2'391 px (8.6 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 15 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 3200
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot with 15 s exposure, aperture f/18, and ISO 3200, a long shutter speed was used to capture enough light despite the high f-number. The focal length of 400 mm allowed for a detailed capture of the illuminated summit from a great distance.
- Use a long shutter speed to capture sufficient details of the illuminated rocks in the night with minimal ambient light.
- Choose a high focal length to capture distant summit areas in a frame-filling manner.
- Adjust your ISO settings according to the lighting conditions to ensure proper exposure when using a small aperture.