Image description
The view from Mount Pilatus shows the city of Lucerne at night, defined by the lighting of the urban infrastructure and the silhouette of Lake Lucerne.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 10 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 500
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 400 mm, the shutter speed of 10 seconds and aperture of f/8 ensure a correct exposure of the city lights, while the ISO of 500 keeps image noise at a moderate level.
- Use a stable support during the 10-second exposure to prevent camera shake, which is especially critical at this high focal length.
- Select a medium aperture like f/8 to achieve sufficient depth of field and render the city lights with precision.
- Adjust the ISO setting to match the lighting conditions, ensuring a balanced ratio between brightness and image noise for the chosen exposure time.