Originally Posted by
Michael Graves
Never underestimate the value of a car top platform strong enough to support your weight and wide enough to support you and your tripod. Half the time I find that the scene I caused a six-car pileup in order to shoot does not look as good from ground position because I didn't notice the underbrush in the way, or the %$^&%^%^% fence post just can't be cropped out. Getting four feet higher is a small, but very powerful distance in many cases. Of course, if you fall, don't blame me.
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