Image description
A young ibex moves cautiously through the sparse rocky landscape of Mount Pilatus. The animal is perfectly adapted to its stony environment.
- Date taken
- August 1, 2026
- Resolution
- 3'744 × 2'496 px (9.3 MP)
- Shutter speed
- 1/800 s
- Aperture
- f/11
- ISO
- 800
- Focal length
- 400 mm
Photography tips
How this image was taken
This shot uses a short shutter speed of 1/800 s and a focal length of 400 mm to capture the ibex sharply from a distance. The aperture of f/11 ensures sufficient depth of field in the rocky terrain, while the ISO 800 setting balances the lighting conditions.
- Use a short shutter speed to freeze the animal's movement effectively.
- Choose a long focal length to maintain distance from the subject while keeping it prominent in the frame.
- Apply a narrow aperture to ensure both the ibex and the rocky foreground remain clearly visible.
- Adjust your ISO settings to maintain the necessary shutter speed at your chosen aperture.