Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> ARTHURWG@aol.com wrote: >> >>Anyone have any experience using, or trying to use, a tripod in France? > I've >>heard that it's almost impossible, or at least very difficult, as someone > is >>bound to chase you away etc. I'm planning to take a trip there sometime > this >year<<<<<< Ted Grants says: > > Hi Arthur, > I see others have said there's no problem using a tripod in France and that > maybe their experience in some locations. > > Just don't try and use a tripod within the confines of the Arch de Triomphe > or you will be politely told... "Non tripod!" You will be asked/told nicely > by the policemen. Don't argue, just do it! They don't do nicely the second > time around. :-) I would like to point out that if you use a tripod on any of the National Parks in Washington, DC you may be asked to put it away by the police. On National Parks land in DC you must have a permit to use a tripod. sl - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html