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Photography F.A.Q (Last Updated: 2024 Nov 26 6:56 am)
I will try to get a few better quality shots of the scenic value of this park to put in my gallery. We were there for a reunion with relatives and all was very fine. The place is Fall Creek Falls in southern middle Tennessee, USA. The mountains and geology is older here than in some rocky treeless areas of the country. Take away the trees and there is a canyon here. Instead, we have lovely and cool forest, appreciated on a day when the temp was 97ºf ( 36ºC ).
Nice series Tom! It's so green there!
I thought about getting a monopod, but decided the tripod was first, and since I can't do much hiking right now, it will get put off a little while longer I guess.
Kim Hawkins
Kim Hawkins Eastern Sierra Gallery
Hi Tom, I recently purchased a Manfrotto monopod along with a ball-type head and I must say I am very pleased with it as it is quite light to carry, although some of their models are much heavier. I wouldn't want to use it as a walking stick, but I wanted to mention that some outdoor shops carry a line of very sturdy but light fully-adjustable walking sticks. My office mate bought me one of those when I retired in 2006 and it has been most useful because the walnut knob head unscrews to reveal a screw made for camera mounts.
I've used it many times to steady up a shot while walking. My premise is that I think it might be better to rely on a good walking stick which can see some use as a monopod, rather than use a monopod as a walking stick and risk having it give way. At my age, I don't want to risk a fall on these old hips.
Loved your photos!
Wayne
Actually Wayne, you gave me a great idea!!! I have a perfectly good wooden walking stick that I could add a screw mount to and cover with a knob or rubber cap and WAH-LAH, instant monopod! :)
Kim Hawkins
Kim Hawkins Eastern Sierra Gallery
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When is a monopod a walking stick? Forum threads have discussed using a monopod for steadier shots and even for using as a substitute hiking stick when needed. My Manfrotto monopod was small blessing when going down a rather short trail to a bluff overhang. The trail is as shown in the last photo. I cannot show the lack of balance in my feet right now or when I took an extra step unexpectedly and decided to get some more support.
This monopod did pretty well for a quick fill in for a hiking stick. I would not put a lot of weight on it but used it as an extra leg for balance on the rocks. When the option is watching the vultures or having the vultures watch me at the bottom of a deep gorge at dinner time….well, use a hiking stick.