Image description
An alpine chough flies against the backdrop of the snow-capped Mount Pilatus. The bird's dark plumage and characteristic yellow beak stand out against the blurred mountain background.
- Date taken
- April 6, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/1000 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 200 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot in flight, a fast shutter speed of 1/1000 s was selected to freeze the bird's motion, while the aperture of f/7.1 and a focal length of 200 mm purposefully soften the background.
- Use a fast shutter speed to precisely capture rapid movements.
- Select a medium aperture to make the subject stand out against a blurred background.
- Use a longer focal length to frame the bird tightly despite the distance.