Image description
An adult alpine ibex and a young ibex traverse a rocky terrain at Mount Pilatus in Central Switzerland. The animals move across the sparse mountain landscape.
- Date taken
- August 6, 2025
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
Using a shutter speed of 1/800 s allows you to reliably freeze the movement of the animals, while the aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field. The ISO 200 ensures clean image quality in bright daylight.
- Use a fast shutter speed to avoid motion blur when capturing animals.
- Choose a moderate aperture to keep your subject in focus.
- Use a long focal length to maintain distance and avoid disturbing the wildlife.