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Florida
Wildlife Photography The Challenge of Low Light
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Light conditions, however, are extremely varied in Florida. In a single morning, they can alternate from bright sunlight at the beach to the dark interiors of a cypress swamp. In
bright open areas, including fields, prairies and beaches, the best
times to shoot are early and late in the day, the same periods when
animals are most likely to be active and visible. Take time to study the animal pictures in National Geographic 's magazine and TV series. The detail is so remarkable because of the low angle of the sun.
Some creatures like to avoid sunlight and stay in the shade, or they are most active before sunrise and after sunset. Shooting still photographs in subdued light calls for a fairly fast film, such as 400 ASA. Video cameras have an advantage in that they are often able to start recording animal movements when impatient still photographers may have to wait for brighter conditions. Providing a tripod for the still camera helps equalize the situation.
Digital cameras virtually eliminated the worry about the need for fast film. However, for professional results, a good tripod is still necessary when using truly long lenses.
How
To Approach Animals Lenses:
What Sizes Work Best? The
Problem of Bright Sunlight Seeing the world differently. Protecting
Equipment from Rain & Humidity
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