> Other than that it depends on what you want to shoot, both in terms of
> subject matter and cameras/lenses. A tripod is a must but what kind will
> depend on whether you're shooting with a 600mm f/4 on a Pentax 67 or a
> 20mm on an MX.
Bill, i am going to throw a tripod and a monopd in the truck. Its there to
borrow if you
don't want to lug
one around the airport.
Dave
> Subject matter:
> Wildlife (bring hiking boots and big glass)
> Animals in captivity (80-200 zoom)
> Landscapes (15mm up to 300mm)
>
> I'd generally stick to primes and go for quality over quantity.
>
> Tip: The "populated" side of Grandfather Mountain is the west and the
> mountain itself blocks a lot of dawn light until the sun is
> significantly risen, so sunset usually provides better shooting than
> sunrise. I hope to counter this by hiking out along the upper trail and
> camping out at a good east side location on one night to counter this
> effect. I've done it the past two years and been rained out both times
> so far...
>
>
> --
> Mark Roberts
> Photography and writing
> www.robertstech.com
>
