A tip I'd like to share

[simon ess]

Don't put your tripod on a bridge parapet, no matter how wide and how flat and how safe you think it is,

The tripod will still find a way to hurl itself into the lake.

Thank you.

 

[Oddshapedoctopus]

Oh dear was a camera attached to the tripod?

 

[simon ess]

Thankfully not.

 

[srichards]

Oops.... this is why I never use a tripod. That way I'd end up in the lake.. oh wait. That's not better is it?

Which lake is it? It might wash up!

 

[simon ess]

It's in Knypersley.

I'm thinking I'll go back with some fishing line with hook attached.

Worth a go I reckon.

 

[srichards]

It's worth a try. Should entertain the real fishermen for a bit if nothing else...

 

[simon ess]

Should entertain the real fishermen for a bit if nothing else.

Exactly.

 

[Blank_Canvas]

Which lake is it? It might wash up!

I doubt it, there are not many tidal lakes in the U.K. Generally speaking when 'float testing' a tripod there is normally only ever going to be one outcome.

 

[ChrisR]

Oh dear Simon, sorry to read that...

 

[trevorbray]

Sorry. But the word Muppetry comes to mind...

 

[simon ess]

Generally speaking when 'float testing' a tripod there is normally only ever going to be one outcome.

Tee hee. Quite.

Oh dear Simon, sorry to read that...

Thanks Chris

Sorry. But the word Muppetry comes to mind...

Frankly, I couldn't have put it better myself.

 

[RaglanSurf]

It's in Knypersley.

I'm thinking I'll go back with some fishing line with hook attached.

Worth a go I reckon.

 

[simon ess]

I normally save those for Friday nights, but you have a point.

 

[Carl Hall]

Yikes! Glad no camera went in with it.

You're not the only one to do something silly though *cough* click me *cough*

 

[steveo_mcg]

Doh! At least it wasn't a camera atop.

 

[Andysnap]

At least I only lost a few hours to my muppetry.....


I'm sure a chap of your obvious skills will find a way to retrieve the errant tripehound

 

[Wee man]

If you can see it or have a good idea where it is try using a magnet from an old speaker As even on an aluminium /carbon tripod there may be some steel in the head to allow a pick up.
Those magnets are quite powerful and should take the weight.

 

[Wee man]

If you can see it or have a good idea where it is try using a magnet from an old speaker As even on an aluminium /carbon tripod there may be some steel in the head to allow a pick up.
Those magnets are quite powerful and should take the weight.

On string of course!

 

[excalibur2]

Remember guys to attach arm bands to your tripod

 

[Red9R]

a grapple would be better than a hook, more chance of umm hooking it

 

[Carl Hall]

If my tripod went into the lake I think I'd leave it there and use it as an excuse to buy another one, as it's getting a bit old and squeaky.

Hmm actually this gives me an idea...

 

[Nod]

I've got a couple of THESE from when Dad and I did a fair amount of boating (cameras etc. take my money, boats took his!). Might float well enough to pull a tripod up or keep it floating. I wonder if sealing the smallest tube would improve buoyancy enough to help a bit?

 

[Asha]

Don't put your tripod on a bridge parapet, no matter how wide and how flat and how safe you think it is,

The tripod will still find a way to hurl itself into the lake.

Thank you.

.........and I bet you didn't swear at all did you?

It could have been worse......it could have been my tripod

If I was still in the UK, I'd be highly tempted to make a detour to photograph you spending ( probably hours or days) fishing it out.

It's gotta be worth a go though ........perhaps there'll be a last minute f&c meet to Knypersley to watch ya
If I lived closer I'd give you a spare tripod that I have.....sadly forking out to post from here aint worth it.

Best of luck if you go wading/fishing/ diving