This means that the best time to photograph is from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., when the sun is directly overhead and light penetration is the greatest. If the water is choppy, it will also reflect a great deal of sunlight and diminish the quality of your photographs. The water of Biscayne Bay is very clear, but like all bodies of water, it contains some suspended debris and microscopic organisms that scatter light and reduce its intensity. To get the best-quality underwater photographs, get as close to your subject as possible. Normal and long focal length lenses do not give the best results.
Shipwrecks provide a wealth of exciting material.
The arches and intricate forms of the coral reefs make excellent frameworks for sea life. When photographing fish, swim as quietly as possible. Vigorous, erratic movements will cause fish to go into hiding. Many fish are inquisitive and will swim right up to you if you sit quietly and patiently on the bottom. Of course, anything that can be photographed can be captured on videotape as well.