Welcome to the Great State of Texas... I can't wait until my contract is done...
May 31, 2012 07:54:53 #
Festina Lente wrote:
And use General Pattons rule. ("It is easier to beg forgiveness than to get permission.")
I can't imagine Patton begging anyone for anything. That's why he had all those tanks and those two pearl-handled guns.
May 31, 2012 09:49:07 #
I have lived here for 40+ years, photographed all over the state during my travels around it and never once experienced any problem using my tripod. In heavily congested areas I courteously switch to one of my monopods.
May 31, 2012 16:10:39 #
Sweet Willie
Loc: Texas
If you like the tripod laws you will love our sales tax. I would not attempt to use
a tripod in a crowded area for fear of damage.
Sweet Willie
a tripod in a crowded area for fear of damage.
Sweet Willie
May 31, 2012 16:21:01 #
Sweet Willie wrote:
If you like the tripod laws you will love our sales tax. I would not attempt to use
a tripod in a crowded area for fear of damage.
Sweet Willie
a tripod in a crowded area for fear of damage.
Sweet Willie
Do you have to pay sales tax when you shop on Amazon? We do in NY, but NJ shoppers have not had that "convenience," but Amazon will be collecting for them, too.
It boggles my mind to think that I have to pay sales tax to NY for a sale that took place in another state. Years ago, we were on vacation in NH, and a large branch fell on our car, totaling it. We bought a new car in NH and had to pay NY sales tax when we registered it here.
May 31, 2012 16:25:13 #
2daysoldrndirt wrote:
I have lived here for 40+ years, photographed all over the state during my travels around it and never once experienced any problem using my tripod. In heavily congested areas I courteously switch to one of my monopods.
You and lexstgo should exchange information about where to shoot and where to avoid.
May 31, 2012 17:04:05 #
Author,
Who told you that you cannot use a tripod? I've been all over The city/state & have never been approached by anyone and told I can't use a tripod. If they did, I'd just tell them to bug off unless it was a Harris County Cop for fear of being beaten & tossed into the bayou beside my "throw down" handgun. :))
For proof of the matter I've enclosed a picture from the summit of Texas taken with a TRIPOD. They'll get my tripod when they pry my cold dead hands off of it! LOL rpm
Who told you that you cannot use a tripod? I've been all over The city/state & have never been approached by anyone and told I can't use a tripod. If they did, I'd just tell them to bug off unless it was a Harris County Cop for fear of being beaten & tossed into the bayou beside my "throw down" handgun. :))
For proof of the matter I've enclosed a picture from the summit of Texas taken with a TRIPOD. They'll get my tripod when they pry my cold dead hands off of it! LOL rpm
Guadalupe Peak; Summit of TX
May 31, 2012 17:18:28 #
Author,
I didn't know you were from Denver and only here for a contract. It must be the City police giving you a hard time.
Look, I've lived here since 1967 and know this place like the back of my hand. If you want a tour guide or just need some information, I'll be happy to show you around. My e-mail address is robertmilwee@yahoo.com Send me an e-mail & then maybe, if you want, exchange cell #'s and I can show you around like nobody else in this town. I'm not working right now and probably could pick up a few photo tips from you if you are a professional photographer... Just let me know... Robert Milwee
I didn't know you were from Denver and only here for a contract. It must be the City police giving you a hard time.
Look, I've lived here since 1967 and know this place like the back of my hand. If you want a tour guide or just need some information, I'll be happy to show you around. My e-mail address is robertmilwee@yahoo.com Send me an e-mail & then maybe, if you want, exchange cell #'s and I can show you around like nobody else in this town. I'm not working right now and probably could pick up a few photo tips from you if you are a professional photographer... Just let me know... Robert Milwee
East Mount Houston. LOL !
May 31, 2012 22:48:16 #
I've never encountered a problem using a tripod in my part of Texas, except that when at the Alamo, they will not let 'professionals' take pictures of the Alamo from ON the sidewalk, they request they move back off it. I'm not a professional so was allowed to stay and take my picture with my camera on the tripod. That was a few years back though so perhaps things might have changed??.
Jun 1, 2012 00:27:15 #
Jun 1, 2012 06:42:36 #
Bill41 wrote:
What about sentient bipeds?
dspoon2 wrote:
what about monopods?
What about sentient bipeds?
Lots of luck with that one. Reminds me of the bumper sticker, "Beam me up, Scotty. There's no intelligent life here."
Jun 1, 2012 23:12:56 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Lots of luck with that one. Reminds me of the bumper sticker, "Beam me up, Scotty. There's no intelligent life here."
Bill41 wrote:
What about sentient bipeds?
dspoon2 wrote:
what about monopods?
What about sentient bipeds?
Lots of luck with that one. Reminds me of the bumper sticker, "Beam me up, Scotty. There's no intelligent life here."
"Very funny, Mr. Scott; now beam up my clothes!"
Jun 1, 2012 23:55:48 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I can't imagine Patton begging anyone for anything. That's why he had all those tanks and those two pearl-handled guns.
Festina Lente wrote:
And use General Pattons rule. ("It is easier to beg forgiveness than to get permission.")
I can't imagine Patton begging anyone for anything. That's why he had all those tanks and those two pearl-handled guns.
The pistol grips were ivory. When Georgie heard them called pearl handles, he had a cow!
Jun 1, 2012 23:55:59 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I can't imagine Patton begging anyone for anything. That's why he had all those tanks and those two pearl-handled guns.
Festina Lente wrote:
And use General Pattons rule. ("It is easier to beg forgiveness than to get permission.")
I can't imagine Patton begging anyone for anything. That's why he had all those tanks and those two pearl-handled guns.
The pistol grips were ivory. When Georgie heard them called pearl handles, he had a cow!
Jun 1, 2012 23:57:16 #
Bill41 wrote:
The pistol grips were ivory. When Georgie heard them called pearl handles, he had a cow!
jerryc41 wrote:
I can't imagine Patton begging anyone for anything. That's why he had all those tanks and those two pearl-handled guns.
Festina Lente wrote:
And use General Pattons rule. ("It is easier to beg forgiveness than to get permission.")
I can't imagine Patton begging anyone for anything. That's why he had all those tanks and those two pearl-handled guns.
The pistol grips were ivory. When Georgie heard them called pearl handles, he had a cow!
Yeah, I guess pearls don't grow that large.
Jun 2, 2012 00:14:06 #
Lived in Texas since 1968. I'm a Texan by choice. Been an avid photographer for 30+ years, and never ran into issues. If anything Texas is a lot less overrun with goofy laws than some other states. Relax, it's a great state.
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