> I found that this somehow is often a bigger issue to them than people taking
> pictures. In several places in Rome (like the Pantheon, I believe) as well
> as in Spain, the people would let me take pictures, but they wouldn't allow
> me to use a tripod. I've always wondered why this is. Perhaps they are
> afraid the tripod somehow damages the floor or is a hinderance to other
> people ?!?
It's not that. They think that if they don't let you use flash or tripod, you
won't be able to get a picture decent enough to sell it. Museums protect their
interests, as catalogues, posters, calendars, ect. are part of their normal
profits.
Maciek
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