Thanks Kevonionia.
Yes, I didn't consider a polarized filter something critical, but you are probably right. The tripod is something that I'm certain about. I have a light tripod and my wife has a nicer one, but it that bad boy just will not be going on my back *laughs to himself*.

The red filter... interesting idea with the digital camera. I hope someone has experience with it.

A new question: I always assumed that I should shoot in color and go back later in Photoshop and adjust to B&W. Is this correct?
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I always forget and make it more complicated than it needs to be...it's just walking.