sippyjug104 wrote:
MerryTexan, I carry a mono-pod without a head as my walking stick when I do my walkabouts with my camera in hand. It collapses, making it convenient to bring along, and I keep it in the car.
I use it to push weeds and brush out of my way. It's great for moving those pesky thorny vines that like to grab my legs. It's handy for clearing leaves when I'm looking for small specimens to shoot. I even used it to prod and encourage a snake (harmless) to "seek its fortune elsewhere".
I've found the best part of walking with one is that I can use it to steady my camera, not mount it on it. I place my left hand on it at an elevation of the subject, like a wildflower, and then I rest the camera against the hand holding the "walking stick". I can lean the stick forward or back to help focus while the camera rests against my hand and the stick.
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