> > > > You might find one of these more useful: > > > <http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/DEFINITION%20IMAGES/stovepip > > e_hat_ > > top_hats.gif> > > LOL not for the back pocket... > > how about a matte black inflatable something??? >
Actually a black velvet cloak would work rather well. For anyone on the list who still has enough self-respect not to wear such a thing, a simple piece of black velvet in the camera bag would be sufficient. An A-frame can be constructed quite easily from local materials following the instructions provided in the Collins GEM SAS Survival Guide, a copy of which is assumed also to be in every photographer's bag. The other option is always to travel with a large black umbrella, as does Nick Crane, and use that to provide shade. It would also be useful for fighting off wild dogs, but obviously it couldn't do both at the same time. You'd need 2 umbrellas for that. So to sum up, the well-equipped flower photographer should wear a stove-pipe hat and black velvet cloak, always carry a large umbrella and be proficient in SAS-style survival skills. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
