Tripod Therapy

August 28, 2010
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I am one of those hypocritical photographers who espouses the good sense of using a tripod to obtain sharp clear stable images, but who also seldom uses one. I realized that one of the reasons I don't use one is that I value flexibility, spontaneity and the ability to move quickly and decisively as the situation may require.

Recently I read an article that helped fill in the other part of the equation as to why I don't often want to use one. I thought that it was a sensible article and one that might resonate with other photographers with a 'tripod aversion'. Here's a link the the article in in its entirety.

Tripod Therapy Article

Photo credits: Lightart.

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Dmccale

nice blog.I also have a hard time using my tripod.When I do I get better photos
thanks for sharing
Debbie

FabioConcetta

Good article,thanks!!!

Amyemilia

Well written article! Thanks for posting it, Don. I am a non-tripod person - which probably shows. I do use all available environmental resting places though - floor, shelves, ledges, chairs...

Wildmac

Great blog, thanks :)

Mpalis

Nice article. It help us think...

Marilyngould

Very helpful as well as amusing...thanks!

Rosedarc

I have to admit I have a bit of a toxic relationship with my tripod... time to change it perhaps? Great reading!

Swamin

road is good ; sky is too dark.....

Cadmonkey33

great article, and very amusingly written :)