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Alpine chough in flight against blue sky

An alpine chough, characteristic of the alpine environment around Mount Pilatus, is captured here in flight against a clear blue background.
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Alpine chough in flight, captured in the Pilatus region
Alpine chough in flight, captured in the Pilatus region
Technical details
Date taken
April 6, 2026
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/500 s
Aperture
f/8
ISO
320
Focal length
400 mm
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How this image was taken

To capture a fast-moving alpine chough sharply, a fast shutter speed is essential. With 1/500 s and a 400 mm focal length, the movement was frozen, while the f/8 aperture provides sufficient depth of field.

  • Use a fast shutter speed to avoid motion blur when photographing birds in flight.
  • Utilize a long focal length to bridge distances and isolate the subject against the background.
  • Ensure you use continuous autofocus to precisely track the bird along its flight path.

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