Photographing Alligators in Florida

Hannes Klostermann · Issue 102, May/Jun 2018 · pp. 46–51

Products mentioned: Nikon D500, Nauticam housing, Tokina 10-17mm, Inon Z240 strobes

To many divers, being in the water with apex predators is a thrilling and fascinating experience. Though while thousands of divers swim with sharks on any given day, bespoke crocodilian (i.e. crocodiles and their close relatives like alligators, caimans etc.) encounters are still fairly rare. In fact, there are only three popular destinations to experience these prehistoric looking animals up close and personal. American Crocodiles inhabit the Chinchorro Banks in Mexico and Jardines de la Reina in Cuba whilst alligator encounters can be experienced at the Everglades Outpost in Florida. Here Chris Gillette conducts guided sessions with American alligators for up to four people. The Everglades Outpost The Everglades Outpost is a legitimate wildlife rescue facility - registered as a non-profit educational organisation - which takes in, among many other animals, so called “nuisance” alligato…