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Alpine chough on a railing at Mount Pilatus

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.
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Alpine chough with yellow beak perched on a metal railing at Mount Pilatus
Alpine chough with yellow beak perched on a metal railing at Mount Pilatus
Technical details
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
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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.

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