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| After Sunset - Crex Meadows, WI Canon 5D Mark II + Zeiss ZE 35mm f2.0 / 30 Second Exposure |
Can a piece of gear really inspire the inner creative? While equipment will never replace an idea or vision, it can be the facilitator. If I were to rank the value of each item in my “bag,” my tripod would always be number one. In fact, during a recent camping/photo excursion I managed to leave my three-legged companion in the woods. The mere thought of losing this friend set off a chain of events that included a bit of panic. Fortunately for me, I was able to retrace my steps and find this pillar of stability waiting for a comfortable shoulder to escort it back to civilization.
A tripod will enhance the image-making experience, promote creativity, and slow time. The mere act of setting the legs and leveling the horizon diffuses the immediacy in the moment. Constrained by the limitations of a bulky yet stable platform, the burden of the "sticks" will suppress the impulse to shoot. Here, the emphasis is on fewer refined compositions that capture the essence of a moment. A tool for the creative, the tripod is a friend to those who embrace a thoughtful and deliberate approach to photography.
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| After Sunset #2 - Crex Meadows, WI Canon 5D Mark II + Zeiss ZE 35mm f2.0 / 30 Second Exposure |
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