A Photographers Companion to Northern Nordarizona
Your Guide to the Most Beautiful Travel Photos in the Southwest!

If one is to believe the Western films of the good old days, Arizona is the land of cowboys and Indians. Amidst sprawling cacti, white settlers tame the land and, from time to time, fend off an attack by the "red men." Admittedly, for the southern part of the state—between Tombstone and the Rio Grande—this image once held true. Its north, however, tells a different story.

The Colorado Plateau, with its diverse geological extremes, extends as far as this point. The impressive—and aptly named—buttes of Monument Valley, for instance, bear witness to the gradual disappearance of an entire landscape. In contrast, the sprawling green canyons of Canyon de Chelly speak to the enduring nature of Native American culture; Navajo farmers have inhabited this place since time immemorial, tilling a land they believe to be imbued with the spirits of many ancestors. Further to the west rise the densely forested volcanic cones of the San Francisco Mountains, whose foothills—forming the Coconino Plateau—meet the Grand Canyon to the north. Through the Grand Canyon, the erosive power of the Colorado River has sculpted a symphony of gorges and ravines—a formation that stands in stark contrast to its surroundings, defining a unique landscape of its own that transcends the scale of human dimensions. Finally, Las Vegas beckons with the world's greatest concentration of artificial light along its famous Strip.

Every day in this environment presents an exciting challenge, offering adventure, fresh experiences, and spectacular scenery. All in all, this is a truly diverse treasure trove of motifs—one from which every visitor will be only too eager to conjure up those real showstoppers for their photo album! The Photographers Companion to Northern Arizona is here to help you do just that. It complements the classic guidebook by adding a photographic dimension, giving you a feel for the landscape—as well as the most rewarding locations and best vantage points—before you even leave home.

The Photographers Companion to Northern Arizona opens up the northern part of the state to you on 104 pages, featuring such renowned destinations as Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly NM, Petrified Forest NP, and, of course, Grand Canyon National Park. A side trip to the west—into Nevada—also brings you closer to the glittering subjects of Las Vegas and the Valley of Fire. 16 detailed color maps, 82 color images, and 4 black-and-white photos illustrate the text, vividly depicting the landscapes and their photographic subjects.

In addition, the book features practical explanatory texts on photographic techniques and a wealth of helpful tips, rounding out the content to create a resource that offers just as much to the casual photographer as it does to the dedicated amateur and the professional. An appendix containing climate data, information on sunrise and sunset times, and dates for full moon days further complements the package.