Image description
Detailed portrait shot of an alpine ibex in the rocky terrain of the Pilatus massif. The animal looks directly at the camera.
- Date taken
- September 20, 2025
- Resolution
- 2'448 × 3'672 px (9 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/80 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 400
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This portrait was captured using a focal length of 400 mm, with the aperture set to f/8 to ensure sufficient depth of field across the ibex's face. Using a shutter speed of 1/80 s and ISO 400 allows for a detailed shot of the animal in these lighting conditions.
- Use a telephoto lens with at least 400 mm focal length to capture the subject in frame from a safe distance.
- Select a medium aperture such as f/8 to ensure the animal's features, from the eyes to the fur, are in focus.
- Focus on eye contact during composition to give the portrait expression.