Image description
An alpine ibex in profile against a rough rock face on Pilatus. The animal is captured in side lighting.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
At a focal length of 400 mm, the aperture of f/8 ensures sufficient depth of field, while the shutter speed of 1/80 s and ISO 400 allow for a balanced exposure of the animal in side lighting.
- Use a telephoto lens to capture the ibex in a frame-filling manner from a safe distance.
- Pay attention to the side lighting, which emphasizes the texture of both the fur and the rock face.
- Choose a medium aperture to keep the animal sharp while creating a subtle contrast with the background.