Close-up of white cherry blossoms with a bee in Central Switzerland
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Flowering cherry tree in spring

April 11, 2026

Image description

Dense white blossoms of a cherry tree against a bright background. A bee flies among the flowers.
Date taken
April 11, 2026
Resolution
2'916 × 3'888 px (11.3 MP)
Shutter speed
1/320 s
Aperture
f/16
ISO
400
Focal length
150 mm

Photography tips

How this image was taken

Using a focal length of 150 mm creates a strong optical compression, while an aperture of f/16 ensures sufficient depth of field to capture both the blossoms and the bee in detail. The shutter speed of 1/320 s helps to freeze the bee's movement.

  • Choose a longer focal length to visually compress the background and draw attention to your main subject.
  • Use a closed aperture like f/16 when you want to keep a larger area of the blossoms in focus.
  • Ensure you use a sufficiently fast shutter speed to keep moving insects sharp within your frame.