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Male Alpine ibex on a rock with Mont Blanc behind

A male ibex stands proudly on a rocky ridge with Mont Blanc in the background.

The story behind this photo

A chance encounter while hiking on the Lac Blanc trail. This male ibex with impressive horns remained motionless for long minutes, allowing me to take this photo from only 15 metres away.

Technical data

Camera
Nikon D850
Lens
Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E
Focal length
380mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/1000s
ISO
400

Alpine Ibex

Aiguilles Rouges, Chamonix, France2024-08-12Nikon D850
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