Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 and the Platypod Ultra

For the first time in a long time, yesterday I visited the garage storage unit where I keep my motorcycle to tryout a few GoPro mounts to see how each performs. This is also the first time that I have used the Platypod tripod in three different situations within a week. It performed flawlessly at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, at Elfreth's Alley last Wednesday, and at the garage storage unit yesterday afternoon.

The Platypod Ultra tripod is lightweight, compact and incredibly versatile. It is one of the best accessories additions to my camera gear. The phrase "never leave home without it applies here". It appears that the Telesin Windshield mount is the GoPro mount I am most eager to put to use. I am looking forward to seeing what kind of video footage it produces. 

This long weekend, the first Monday of September, serves as the unofficial end of summer. There are still plenty of riding opportunities near Philadelphia before winter arrives. I am looking forward to it. 

Elfreth's Alley and the Platypod

Elfreth's Alley is a National historic landmark street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, dating back to 1703. 

Yesterday morning I decided to visit Old City trying to capture a couple of pictures using the Platypod Ultra. It is one very crowded and busy street that attract lots of tourists. The historic landmark is labeled the “nation's oldest residential street". 

I knew the alley would be empty if I showed up very early in the morning. In less the 20 minutes I was able to take some pictures without any interruption. I went out for breakfast afterwards; and made it to my apartment before 8:30am. Mission accomplished! 

Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Platypod

Visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art last Saturday hoping to capture a couple of images using the Platypod Ultra for my Nikon DSLR. This is my favorite museum in Philly, a must-see attraction in the city. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is considered one of the most significant art museums in the country. 

Mas Vale Prevenir Que Tener Que Lamentar (Blurry Pictures)

Anoche cometi el error de pedirle a una persona que tomara fotos de grupo en una actividad que me invitaron en el Museo de Arte en Filadelfia. Casi todas las fotos de grupo que tomo la persona quedaron inservibles. Trate de arreglar algunas fotos, pero es impossible. Perdi una gran oportunidad de utilizar el Platypod en esta ocasion.  

El Museo de Arte en Filadelfia es uno muy interesante, pero prefiero no ir porque prohiben usar el tripode para estabilizar la camara. En el pasado me ha pasado este problema en otros eventos o actividades. Bueno que me pase por no aprender la leccion; mas vale prevenir que tener que lamentar.

No Tripods Allowed

One of the best gadgets in my photography toolbox for my photo-walks is something called a Platypod. It is the world's most compact tripod base.

Years ago, I remember traveling to Washington DC to photograph the Capitol Building at sunset. I was shocked when a security officer informed me that tripods are banned. I also encounter the same situation on top of the Rockefeller Center observatory in NYC. 

Even though it is a hassle, I used to carry my tripod on my motorcycle rides all the time. Now I use a Platypod. In my opinion, Platypod is a game changer for travel photography. No need to carry heavy tripods. It is all about traveling light and having fun. Check it out, it is a great tool. 

Platypod - Tales From The Garage

Went to the garage yesterday, it was warmer enough to work outside. I noticed my tools getting rusted, I am sure is due to the garage humidity. 

To save them from getting ruined, I am going to have to bring them inside my apartment, and only take out the tools necessary to do the job at hand. I started taking some of the tools home today. 

In the meantime, I took a couple of pictures of my Kawasaki Ninja ZX14 using a Platypod compact camera tripod. This little gadget has been sitting in my home for almost two years without being used. I knew I was going to the garage, so I decided to put the Platypod to good use. 

Enjoy the pictures, they were taken yesterday afternoon.