Something to lie on

[swmdrayfan]

I was outside working on my close-up shots, and the ground was wet. I took an old vinyl tablecloth, spread it out, and was able to lie down on it to take my shots. I don't know if anyone else does this or has tried it, but it's a handy thing to keep in the car for those times when you want to get to ground level and don't want to get dirty or wet.

OOPS---------this belongs in the 'tip of the day' thread. MODS, please move this.

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IOOPS---------this belongs in the 'tip of the day' thread. MODS, please move this.

I've been watching that thread in Site Feedback, but I don't think there's anything official yet. So for now, I'll leave this one here.

Good tip - I've heard of nature photographers that carry a plastic tarp with them for just that reason. A lightweight plastic one from a place like Home Depot is a good choice - the kind you'd use for covering furniture when you're painting. It will be inexpensive, small and light - and could be very handy in that situation.

[Chunk]

I used to work in the same office as some architectual designers. When they'd cull out old carpet samples (about 2' by 2') I'd snag some before they hit the dumpster. I have a few of them stashed in my car, as well as some in my garage, hall closet, and basement. They cushion as well as keep the dirt off of me when I find some reason to be on the concrete or dirt.