Image description
The summit of Mount Pilatus at night, illuminated by the hotel facilities under a clear starry sky. The lights of the surrounding region are visible in the background.
- Date taken
- March 7, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'024 × 4'032 px (12.2 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1 s
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- ISO
- 6400
- Focal length
- 7 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
To capture the summit and the starry sky at night, an open aperture of f/1.8 was used to let in as much light as possible. The short shutter speed of 1 s combined with the high ISO of 6400 allows for an exposure of the scene in very low light conditions.
- Use a fast lens with a low f-stop number to make the most of the available ambient light.
- Choose a high ISO setting if you need to brighten a night scene despite using a fast shutter speed.
- Use a wide focal length to include both the architecture and the vast starry sky in your frame.