Canon 30D, 70-200 f/4L, ISO: 200, aperture: f/4, shutter: 1/640
The ‘jungle cruise’ at Wakulla Springs State Park is a must do when visiting the Florida panhandle. Wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities abound from 30-foot long open sided boats that cruise along a 3 mile section of the Wakulla River.
A short telephoto lens provides enough reach to capture most wildlife along the river. Tripods are impractical in the boats so make sure you use a fast enough shutter speed to avoid blurry photos. Under low light conditions, kicking up the ISO and using a big aperture will help keep the shutter speed fast enough to hand hold. Having subjects that aren’t moving helps too, like the alligators that lie motionless, watching and waiting.
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Ken Cannon Photography 