Tripods (Sigh)

I may have mentioned once (or twice or three times) that I detest using tripods. After all, I took shots like these without them:







But ... I'm starting to rethink this strategy.

I want to take pictures like the first one, without having to be dependent upon finding a flat space for my camera during the long exposures. To take that picture, I had to set down my camera on a boundary/ledge "thing". In fact, you can see it in the picture (I liked the perspective it created, so I incorporated into the shot). I won't have that luxury with other fountains I may come across.

I want to take good fireworks pictures like the third one. So far, all of my subsequent fireworks experiments with DSLR have been a total bust. That's because a tripod is a must. I love fireworks.

I like the second picture as is, and I'm comfortable shooting macro shots that are more artistic and "painting-like" rather than precise. But what if I want to shoot other subjects? I'd probably need a tripod.

So, what am I going to do about all of this? More on that tomorrow!