How often do you shoot w/o tripod with GNDs?

I was just curious to see how many people after deciding to use a GND shoot handheld rather than tripod mounted.

I have done it, prefer to use a tri-pod for framing and composition reasons, but it can be done without

What the 'kat said ...

Can be done both ways, but you're much better off with a tripod. One reason being is that there are times when your gradient line will have to be at an angle to suit the composition...without the tripod, you'll be trying to keep your camera either perfectly vertical or horizontal, while at the same time trying to keep your gradient at the proper angle. You'll definitely get the best results with a tripod.

I have done, but usually I'd prefer to use a tripod. Depends on where I am and what I'm shooting. If I happen to be out, need an ND grad and don't have a tripod, I'll still use them.

The reason I posted this an idea I had for a DIY project for a clam that would attach to the lens barrel and have an flexible extendable arm that would hold the filter in front of the lens eliminating a traditional filter holder.

Unless I'm making long exposures, I probably won't lug a tripod (I don't have a Gitzo...yet:p)

I went to the Canary Islands while back and forgot my GND holder so I was hand-holding the filter up to the lens...worked OK...but then I can't wave at people while they stare.

I use my GNDs without a tripod more than with a tripod. Much more.