I recently treated myself to some new equipment. It might not make me a better photographer, but it might make things a little easier to take the photo I am after The equipment I have now is a Hama Delta Pro 180 Photo/Video Tripod with 3D Tilt Head  A fascinating bit of gear

The center column can be removed and replaced 'upside down for shooting macro. At full length, it is over 6ft in height and it enabled me to take this 'goose' at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas near to Burton on Trent, almost giving an aerial photo quality to the photo.

I needed the cable release, and the screen out in order to take this photo. I could have done with a box to stand on 

At full extention

Folds down nicely too

Looking forward to some fun in the futuer