Image description
A single blue gentian flower thrives in a barren rock crevice on Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland. The setting is defined by rugged rock and sparse alpine vegetation.
- Date taken
- June 8, 2023
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/3200 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 300 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a 300 mm focal length helps to isolate the subject from the background, while the fast shutter speed of 1/3200 s eliminates motion blur caused by wind. The f/6.3 aperture provides selective focus, keeping the emphasis on the flower.
- Choose a long focal length to optically compress the background and isolate your subject.
- Ensure a fast shutter speed when photographing alpine plants, as wind gusts can easily cause motion blur.
- Utilize an open aperture to direct attention to your subject through a shallow depth of field.