Jason's Travel's 2014

[Roto-Ray]

Kent pretty much hit the nail on the head.

 

If there's a rig that I really want in the grass, I'll have it planned before I ask for photos at all.  I'll walk the area, check the ground for firmness, look for indication of anything that would prevent an engine from driving in the grass, etc.  I never, ever press the issue either - if the engineer or officer are at all reluctant, then move on to Plan B.

 

It's been said many times on here before - 99% of your success is based on your approach.  I've only been refused photos twice in 15+ years (ironically, one of those two times was one of the same departments that Kent had a problem with).  Planning, attitude, gratitude, and kindness will get you a long, long ways.