Image description
An alpine chough perches on a metal railing in the mountain region of Mount Pilatus. The bird's plumage is black, and its beak is a bright yellow.
- Date taken
- April 6, 2026
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
For this shot at 400 mm focal length, a shutter speed of 1/640 s ensures the necessary sharpness, while aperture f/8 and ISO 100 allow for good detail in the plumage.
- Choose a fast shutter speed to freeze the bird's movement.
- Use a long focal length for pleasant separation from the background.
- Pay attention to the depth of field at f/8 to ensure the entire subject is in focus.