Info on monopod and tripod in Washington DC: Anyone know the rules about the use of “pods” around our national monuments in DC? Everything I’ve seen on the internet is old info.

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Info on monopod and tripod in Washington DC

Mar 28, 2018 17:03:12 #

Spectre Loc: Bothell, Washington

Anyone know the rules about the use of “pods” around our national monuments in DC? Everything I’ve seen on the internet is old info.
Thanks!📸

Mar 28, 2018 17:16:19 #

Donwitz Loc: Virginia Beach, VA

It sounds like the areas you want to shoot are under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. Check out https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/permits-faqs.htm

Mar 28, 2018 19:40:13 #

ricardo7 Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile

The Smithsonian Museums don't have a uniform policy on such things as
backpacks or tripods. You need to check with each place you want to go to.

Mar 28, 2018 19:57:12 #

jcboy3

Spectre wrote:

Anyone know the rules about the use of “pods” around our national monuments in DC? Everything I’ve seen on the internet is old info.
Thanks!📸

I shoot with my tripod all over the mall; no issues. The permits are required for commercial use.

Mar 28, 2018 21:19:14 #

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Yes, this is the prefered accessory when doing Photography in the District:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-518522-1.html

Ducks and runs for cover. :-)

Mar 28, 2018 22:51:27 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Outdoors and indoors along the Mall, the various buildings have slightly different policies. One thing that is for sure, zero monopods nor tripods are allowed on the grounds of the US Capitol. The Capitol Police will chase you down and ask you to leave if you try using either of these and they see you. I have some great night images of the Capitol and many buildings from a tripod and zoom. The traffic is a lot less at night and you can set-up on the less travelled avenues and shoot at a distance with no problems.

Mar 29, 2018 06:57:20 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Yes, this is the prefered accessory when doing Photography in the District:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-518522-1.html

Ducks and runs for cover. :-)

That's a riot! I'd love to see someone try to use that in any city.

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