Using a tripod in Rome?
Mar 25th, 2005 | 02:50 AM
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I really appreciate the Rome jail advice! LOL
I'm also concerned about the moire pattern than may show up due to the prison stripes I'll be wearing, will this be a problem??
And Marilyn, I'm afraid that Photoshop might be considered contraband, due to the "Slice" tool
In all seriousness... LoveItaly, I think any possibly prohibition might have more to do with preventing pro photo shoots without permits than "9/11." But that's just a guess. There's the issue of wanting to collect fees. And in my city and I'm sure others, pro permits require insurance - they are concerned with the equipment blocking traffic and people tripping over the tripod etc. Also, in my city, I get hassled for taking photos even WITHOUT my tripod. They (private security guards, NOT police) always invoke the 9/11 excuse which I think is lame, but don't get me started, I might explode, plus I don't want to get too far off topic!
I'm also concerned about the moire pattern than may show up due to the prison stripes I'll be wearing, will this be a problem??
And Marilyn, I'm afraid that Photoshop might be considered contraband, due to the "Slice" tool
In all seriousness... LoveItaly, I think any possibly prohibition might have more to do with preventing pro photo shoots without permits than "9/11." But that's just a guess. There's the issue of wanting to collect fees. And in my city and I'm sure others, pro permits require insurance - they are concerned with the equipment blocking traffic and people tripping over the tripod etc. Also, in my city, I get hassled for taking photos even WITHOUT my tripod. They (private security guards, NOT police) always invoke the 9/11 excuse which I think is lame, but don't get me started, I might explode, plus I don't want to get too far off topic!
Mar 25th, 2005 | 05:09 AM
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Referring to Jim's last post...Like I said, nothing is absolute and that T+L April-cover shot was not photographed mid-day (see angle of shadows). Also, I can't imagine a Sedona hike-scape, photographed on a cloudy day, helping to sell Travel and Leisure magazine (even though it could make a wonderful art image).
When the sun agrees to take direction from the photographer (depending on time of day), it can be considered as a terrific light source. IMO, at high noon, I'd rather be in the pool relaxing. However, the best photography teachers will teach there are no rules and everything depends on everything else.
For spontaneous shooting (especially for amateurs), I agree with Jim, a tripod can be a nightmare (although I have my own workarounds for that thanks to some friends who shoot sports on a tripod). Many leisure shots are captured on the fly which helps make them look leisurely. But a tripod can help you capture other very powerful images that aren't possible on the fly and a great many artists, such as William Abranowicz, Todd Eberle, Peter Margonelli, Augustus Butera, (to name just a few) know the power of traveling with a good tripod. I'm sure Ansel Adams would have an opinion, as well.
It's too easy to throw around the top names in the industry so the important thing to remember: there are no rights or wrongs and never let anyone (especially another photographer) tell you what you MUST do. Knowing how to use the many great tools that are available is the key to capturing better images.
When the sun agrees to take direction from the photographer (depending on time of day), it can be considered as a terrific light source. IMO, at high noon, I'd rather be in the pool relaxing. However, the best photography teachers will teach there are no rules and everything depends on everything else.
For spontaneous shooting (especially for amateurs), I agree with Jim, a tripod can be a nightmare (although I have my own workarounds for that thanks to some friends who shoot sports on a tripod). Many leisure shots are captured on the fly which helps make them look leisurely. But a tripod can help you capture other very powerful images that aren't possible on the fly and a great many artists, such as William Abranowicz, Todd Eberle, Peter Margonelli, Augustus Butera, (to name just a few) know the power of traveling with a good tripod. I'm sure Ansel Adams would have an opinion, as well.
It's too easy to throw around the top names in the industry so the important thing to remember: there are no rights or wrongs and never let anyone (especially another photographer) tell you what you MUST do. Knowing how to use the many great tools that are available is the key to capturing better images.
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