Libbypics wrote:
As a career car crash investigator, I am never shocked by what people do while driving (besides actually driving the car). My wife likes to take pictures while I drive, no problem. But when the DRIVER proudly posts photos and says the camera was balanced on the steering wheel, I shudder. Please let me know if you EVER come to Arizona, and the dates you will be here, so I can stay off the road. I agree with the poster who suggested you pull over to take pictures. Geez, driving is dangerous enough without trying to focus and compose at the same time. Dumb idea!
As a career car crash investigator, I am never sho... (
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1. the camera never came to my eye, nor did I use live view.
2. the camera was held by thumb and index finger of each hand - the other three fingers of each hand gripped the wheel - the camera easily discarded if need be
3. upon taking the shot, my eyes spent no more time viewing the result that they do looking into the rear view mirror or GPS device.
4. I did not shoot when a car was in front of me or approaching. Approaching a curve - yes, never while in a curve.
5. I spent over 100 days in a hospital until fit to return to duty as a result of a car accident in which I was a passenger and I'm not about to let that happen again.