Image description
Portrait shot of a raven in profile against a softly rendered water surface. The bird is holding a small piece of food in its beak.
- Date taken
- March 14, 2024
- Resolution
- 6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/8
- ISO
- 1600
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot was taken with a 400 mm focal length to capture the bird in detail despite the distance. The shutter speed of 1/500 s freezes movement, while the aperture of f/8 provides sufficient depth of field and the ISO 1600 ensures the necessary light sensitivity.
- Use a fast shutter speed to crisply capture quick movements such as holding food.
- Utilize a long focal length to maintain distance from the subject and create a softly blurred background.
- Focus on a calm perspective at eye level when photographing animals to establish a direct connection with the viewer.