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Alpine chough in flight before Mount Pilatus

An alpine chough flies against the backdrop of the snow-capped Mount Pilatus. The bird's dark plumage and characteristic yellow beak stand out against the blurred mountain background.
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Alpine chough with black feathers and yellow beak flying in front of a snow-covered mountain slope at Mount Pilatus
Alpine chough with black feathers and yellow beak flying in front of a snow-covered mountain slope at Mount Pilatus
Technical details
Date taken
April 6, 2026
Resolution
6'000 × 4'000 px (24 MP)
Shutter speed
1/1000 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
100
Focal length
200 mm
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How this image was taken

For this shot in flight, a fast shutter speed of 1/1000 s was selected to freeze the bird's motion, while the aperture of f/7.1 and a focal length of 200 mm purposefully soften the background.

  • Use a fast shutter speed to precisely capture rapid movements.
  • Select a medium aperture to make the subject stand out against a blurred background.
  • Use a longer focal length to frame the bird tightly despite the distance.

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