Image description
The summit massif of Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland at night. The lighting of the hotel facilities contrasts clearly with the dark rock structure and the deep blue evening sky.
- Date taken
- November 5, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 30 s
- Aperture
- f/16
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
In this shot, the long exposure time of 30 seconds and the aperture of f/16 help to highlight the light sources of the buildings. The ISO value of 1600 provides the necessary light sensitivity for the nocturnal scenery.
- Use a long exposure time to gather enough light for the dark rock structure.
- Choose a closed aperture like f/16 to precisely capture the light points of the buildings.
- Adjust the ISO value to capture the details of the summit massif at night despite the long focal length of 400 mm.