Image description
The summit region of Mount Pilatus near Lucerne during the night. Artificial lighting highlights the distinctive rock formations against the dark sky.
- Date taken
- July 27, 2024
- Resolution
- 5'309 × 3'539 px (18.8 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 30 s
- Aperture
- f/18
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this night shot, a shutter speed of 30 s and an aperture of f/18 allow for sufficient exposure of the illuminated rock formations. The ISO of 1600 provides the necessary light sensitivity for this long exposure, while the 400 mm focal length captures the subject at high magnification.
- Choose a small aperture for long exposure night shots to capture details clearly.
- Adjust the ISO value deliberately to achieve sufficient brightness in low light.
- Use a long focal length to capture distant mountain summits at night in detail.