My DSLR photography students often ask me what settings should I use? Well, that is a very hard question to answer as there are any number of factors that would determine how one would set the five settings necessary to produce a well exposed and sharp shot. So for this photography tip I offer my default sunny day settings. If it is a sunny day, before I leave the house I would set my DSLR to the following in general:
aperture: f/11
shutter speed: 1/320th
ISO: (lowest for your camera)
Of course there are factors like what lens you are using, what type of subject, etc., etc., but if you are looking to make a shot like the one above on a nice sunny, Florida day, try starting with the default settings above.