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Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) | 
 enlarge | Author: Laurent Martres
Publisher: Graphie Intl
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 28004
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0916189120
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780916189129
ASIN: 0916189120
Publication Date: January 10, 2006
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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? The Photographing the Southwest guidebook series is the culmination of over twenty years experience exploring and photographing the natural landmarks of the Southwest. Volume 1 will take you to the heart of Southern Utah, home to some of the Colorado Plateaus most outstanding highlights. Beyond the National Parks of the famed Grand Circle, youll discover many hidden locations of Red Rock Country as well as Indian rock art and cliff dwellings. The book also makes a quick side trip into Northeastern Utah to explore the remote area around Dinosaur National Monument. Enough for weeks of new discoveries in the area! 320 pages of great information for everyone; no need to be a photographer 240+ full color photographs, to previsualize most of the sites Major upgrade of highly-praised 1st edition; entirely rewritten, many new locations Hundreds of locations, including the best spots and how to get there All the major national parks, monuments and state parks Clear and precise directions provided for seldom seen and 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 Comprehensive ratings for each location (interest, difficulty, etc.)
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Two Weeks Will Not Be Enough May 27, 2008
Plans for our two-week road trip to the National Parks of southern Utah were rather chaotic -- lots of bits and pieces from several guidebooks were difficult to organize. But, thanks to Laurent Martres' book, I think we now have a much better chance of being in the right place at the right time to truly enjoy the sights. The photographic illustrations are really magnificent.
 Beware False Kiva May 21, 2008
I loved this book...however. On a trip to Moab 3 wks ago I hiked to the location of False Kiva as described in the book and originally described by Tom Till. It was a very windy, gusty day with gusts over 45 mph. I nearly pulled a Thelma & Louise without the T-Bird under me. With the wind and final assault up the slickstone, death was brought into the equation & I aborted. Also, I got lost for an hour and everything I owned was coated in sand. Avoid this recommendation when there is even a hint of wind. This advice comes from someone with 55 missions over North Viet Nam.
The best there is April 3, 2008
I already own the 1th Edition and used it extensively to find rare to be seen places in the Southwest. I am German and visit the Southwest once or twice a year and found this book to be invaluable. Easy to follow directions, great images, good advice. You don't need any other guide to see all the best places (which no one else finds).
purchases January 13, 2008
One of several books by this author and I think that the information here will be very helpful in getting great photos on vacation. The biggest problem in getting a good photo is the location. Having a starting point is invaluable and then the only variable is the weather. Having photos in the book to illustrate the locations is a major plus.
Simply the best photographic guides to this amazing scenery November 11, 2007
If you're planning a tour of the American Southwest these brilliant books are simply the best possible guide to what to photograph, and how. In three volumes Martrès guides you to all the photographic highlights of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. At the well known tourist spots he tells you what and when to shoot for best results, but he's also not afraid to take you off the beaten path to some less frequently visited scenic gems.
I've just completed a photographic holiday following roughly the traditional "grand circle" route, and I couldn't have got some of my most successful shots without these books.
The author provides consistent, detailed instructions for each location, including guidance on lenses and timing. Sometimes he even tells you which rock to stand on! Follow his instructions carefully, and you'll usually get good results, although some instructions require careful interpretation.
It's also great fun shouting "snap!" when you realise the only other souls in some lonely location are also clutching a copy of the same book.
All three volumes have recently been updated, with high quality colour photos throughout, and a comprehensive index of locations including ratings for accessibility and scenic and photographic value, invaluable if a tight schedule means making difficult choices.
I'm already planning my next trip using volume 3! Highly recommended.
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