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Table 1. Guideline< f or taking aerial photographs to maximize 

 interpretation of submerged features. 



The guidelines and months are listed in approximate order of 

 desirability. 



-during October, September, August, July, June, November, and May 



-within 2 hours of low tide 



-low sun angle, preferably early morning 



-low wind velocity (< 5 kts) 



-at least 2 days after any severe storm or rain event 



-color photography preferable to black & white, IR is undesirable 



-overexposure by 1/2 to 1 f-stop 



-polarized filter 



