Image description
The head of a young alpine ibex in front of a rocky background on Mount Pilatus. The animal is looking towards 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
For this portrait, the f/8 aperture provided sufficient depth of field, while the 400 mm focal length allowed for a close-up perspective. The shutter speed of 1/80 s and the ISO 400 setting were key to capturing the animal with precision.
- Use a long focal length to photograph the animal from a safe distance while keeping it in focus.
- Select a moderate aperture like f/8 to ensure both the eyes and the horns of the ibex are sharp.
- Ensure you use an appropriate shutter speed to prevent motion blur caused by the animal.