Image description
An ibex on a craggy rock ledge on Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland. The animal moves surely through the steep, stony terrain.
- Date taken
- August 1, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
With a focal length of 400 mm, the shutter speed of 1/800 s allows for a sharp capture of the animal despite the high magnification, while the aperture of f/11 provides sufficient depth of field to clearly distinguish the ibex subject from the rocky background.
- Choose a fast shutter speed for wildlife photography to prevent motion blur.
- Use a medium aperture like f/11 when you want both the animal and the surrounding rock structure to be in focus.
- Pay attention to a calm image composition at high focal lengths by intentionally placing the subject within the frame.