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Photographing the Southwest: A Guide to the Natural Landmarks of Southern Utah & Southwest Colorado | 
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| Author: Laurent Martres
Publisher: Graphie Intl
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 550849
Media: Paperback
Pages: 270
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0916189082
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780916189082
ASIN: 0916189082
Publication Date: March 29, 2002
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Condition: Publisher: PhotoTrip USADate of Publication: 2002Binding: Soft CoverCondition: Very GoodDescription: 0916189082 pgs clean and tight, cover shows some edgewear at corners
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Book Description
A must for everyone with a Passion for the Southwest! Have you ever wanted to see with your own eyes all the beautiful locations found in coffee table books, posters and travel magazines?
Do you want to see the most photogenic spots in our national parks and monuments?
Do you want to visit spectacular "off the beaten track" locations outside the parks?
Are you are interested in rock art and early Native American dwellings? Photographing the Southwest is the result of over twenty years of experience in exploring and photographing the natural landmarks of the Southwest. This guide has all the information you need to make your trip richer and more rewarding. - Volume 1 covers Southern Utah & Southwestern Colorado
- 270+ pages of great information for everyone; no need to be a photographer
- Hundreds of locations, including the best spots and how to get there
- All the major national parks, monuments and state parks
- Clear and precise indications provided for hard-to-find sites
- Lots of travel tips not usually found in traditional guidebooks
- Where, when and how to get the best shots
- Valuable tips on composition, exposure and hard-to-shoot scenery
- 170+ high-quality B&W photographs
- companion CD-ROM "Images of the Southwest-Vol. 1" to pre-visualize the sites The photography as well as the reproduction quality of the B&W images make these new guidebooks very unique. Eleven photographers, all pros and advanced amateurs, contributed their talent to illustrate the sites.
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 Decent photography book of Southwest Utah February 27, 2006
The author does a superb job in communicating what lens he uses, the time of day to shoot and a general description of his recommended areas to photograph. The only downfall is that the photos displayed in the book are black and white rather than color and it is difficult to capture the beauty and quality of the area he is shooting.
A great book to get for descriptions but if you are looking for photos, look for another book to compliment this one.
Excellent book for photographers April 27, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have been to the southwest twice in the last couple of years. The first time I didn't have this book and wished I had, the second time I had the book and was glad I did. I have both Volumes I and II and used both of them.
Great Info but... January 17, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Martres throughly researched the photographic possibilities for this book, and covers virtually every photogenic spot in the region. Having used his book on four separate trips to southern Utah, I appreciate all the new places I learned about in his book, and I can vouch for the helpful descriptions and tips for finding the ideal times and locations for the best photographs.
A major shortcoming of the book, however, is the total lack of maps of any sort. Yes, there are written explanations of how to reach the discussed places, but it is hard to believe that a guidebook would not have one single map in the entire book!! The book would have been improved immensely with some basic maps showing where the various places were, so that trip planning and time on the road would go more efficiently. It was inconvenient to constantly be switching from book to a large separate map.
Another shortcoming is that the recommended shooting times usually do not consider seasons. Many locations have a much different lighting angle on a winter morning versus summer, and oftentimes the recommended times for ideal photography did not work as discussed in the book.
The other small complaint is that the photos in the book are all in black and white, making it more difficult to appreciate the grandeur of the various spots. Color photos would have been more effective.
Go with a camera in one hand and this book in the other May 7, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Martres's two books on photographing the Southwest are remarkably useful, sensible, and affordable. He keeps his directions--both geographic and photographic--brief, relevant, and precise. Even if you don't take a camera, these books can help you reach remarkable places of which may never or only vaguely have heard of. I even enjoy just "armchair travelling" with these books.
Where in the World is Laurent? May 2, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
As others have said, this is a great book, both for photographers and visitors interested in "off the beaten path" advice. Laurent really helped me to find some of the most beautiful parts of this country, particularly in the escalente area, bryce, zion, and avoid some of the more crowded and touristy places. Wether you take pictures with an SLR, disposable, or just with your eyes, you can benefit from his advice on where to start your day, and which directions to travel for the best light.
One morning, when Kathy and I woke before dawn and headed to the back of the zion museum to photograph The Towers of the Virgin at sunrise, one of the many, many tips in this book. Practially in the dark, a man walked up to me and asked "do you want me to sign your book?". Took a few minutes before I realized it was Laurent! Very nice guy -- we talked for quite a while and enjoyed the magnificent sunrise refected on the cliffs. Of the two other, more serious photographers there at dawn, one of them had his book also!
Consider it a blessing if you can spend from a few days, like me, or weeks and weeks following the magnificent paths through the southwest that Laurant suggests. And don't miss his wonderful photography at the gallery in escalante...BTW, early october is PERFECT time to see Utah. Great weather, and much less crowded. And if you make it to Boulder, Utah, do yourself a great favor and stay at the Boulder Mountain Lodge. It's a gem we accidently found, tucked away in a garden.
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