I wish....

[Rocky Sharwell]

I had brought my 5DMkII and tripod to DC this week--as there is a full moon which might have looked really cool in some images of the Capitol or the Washington Monument.

What do you wish for?

[Charles Glatzer]

I wish to be there to watch the secret service grab you when you set up the tripod-lol

Best Rocky and Happy Holidays,

Chas

[Cliff Beittel]

I wish to be there to watch the secret service grab you when you set up the tripod-lol
Rocky--just wear a red sari and you will be received as an honored guest. ;)

[Bob Ettinger]

Rocky,

One word -- Photoshop :D

[Rocky Sharwell]

I saw a guy this am near the Washington Monument with a tripod. I thought about going out with the G10 tonight but we had a late dinner.

[Jeff Donald]

You can can a tripod permit from the Capitol Police. It allows you to set up a tripod on any grassy area around the monuments, buildings etc. They do not permit tripods on the sidewalks, safety issue, in their eyes.

[Christopher C.M. Cooke]

They say Guantanamo is nice this time of year and great for sunset photos (just clone out the bars):):)

[Michael Pancier]

I had no trouble taking pics of the monuments with a tripod. Only time I was hassled was inside the Lincoln memorial. They didn't want my tripod damaging the marble they told me. Outside the memorial on the steps, I had no trouble. I made a point to also bring my 28 1.8 lens for those situations where I had to shoot handheld in low light. Worked great.

[Michael Pancier]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4042693662_6ccd9faa1c.jpg

here's one.

I also noticed it's best to shoot out there around 11pm ...

[Jeff Donald]

Late at night they tend not to hassle photographers. But if you want daylight shots, it's easy to get the permit form the Capitol Police (no charge). All you ned is a drivers license or passport. As I recall their office is in the basement of the Capitol.

Nice shot by the way.

[Rocky Sharwell]

There was a fabulous sunset last night...Sadly I missed it for photographic purposes. Court took longer than expected and we had lunch reservations after. I made the fatal mistake of trying of trying to make to the Cpaital--instead of the Washington Monument....but it was still neat to see.

[Rocky Sharwell]

Rocky--just wear a red sari and you will be received as an honored guest. ;)
LOL....I walked past the White House one evening and noticed an army of people w/ clipboards checking people in to the White House for some event...