As fun an idea as the remote sounds, it isn't going to happen. Here's what I'm learning about shoots like this. The people you work for aren't looking for wildly creative or different shots. They want the usual stuff. They aren't going to be disappointed if there isn't a remote shot, and in fact, the more 'creative' (as we might define it--they might just see it as very different) the material, the more likely they aren't going to be happy with it, especially if it's in place of the more mundane stuff they were counting on. So while there is a side of me that certainly is compelled by the remote idea, given the uncertain logistics, there's no way. But I do appreciate that the idea was offered.
John: Yeah, that's why I was thinking I wouldn't carry the 24-70. But I can do the pack mule thing for a while if that's what it's going to take. (Still have to get the three cameras on my body to see how it feels and whether I can negotiate it. As long as one of them isn't a 300/2.8, I think I can make it work.) I've already decided to skip the morning run because this old body will be getting plenty of exercise covering this parade. Or, MAYBE I could hedge my bets. Carry the 16-35 because there's no way I want to miss the wide stuff, the 70-200 because I think I need the reach, and a 50mm on the third body for the stuff that falls between the cracks of the two zooms. If I need 40mm or 60mm, I should be able to get that with my feet. Hmmmm.
Russ
I shot the Phillies championship parade for the Ws. The one thing I want to say wheile the parade is moving it will be coming at you fast and furious so be prepared for 10 minutes of craziness. One the parade comes to your 4 block span it will be bedlam with a ton of opportunity packed into a small time frame. I was surprised at how fast it moved down its route. good luck and look forward to your results
