Image description
An alpine chough glides through the clear mountain air against the backdrop of the snow-covered Mount Pilatus.
- 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
To capture a fast-flying alpine chough sharply, a fast shutter speed is essential. At 1/1000 s, you freeze the motion, while the 200 mm focal length helps to frame the subject clearly despite the distance.
- Use a shutter speed of at least 1/1000 s to reliably freeze rapid movements.
- Utilise a telephoto focal length like 200 mm to isolate the bird against the backdrop of Mount Pilatus.
- Aim for a low ISO setting like ISO 100 to ensure a clean image in bright daylight.