Photography tips

Side lighting

Portrait of an alpine ibex in profile against a rock face on Mount Pilatus.

Key tips

  1. Pay attention to the side lighting, which emphasizes the texture of both the fur and the rock face.

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Portrait of an alpine ibex in profile against a rock face on Mount Pilatus. 400 mm · f/8 · 1/80 s · ISO 400

Related topics

  • Mountains
  • Light
  • Camera settings
  • Pilatus
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