A Photographer´s Companion to Southern Utah
Your Guide to the Most Beautiful TRavel Photos in the Southwest!
A journey through the American Southwest—the Red Rock Country—ranks among the most intense experiences one can have in the Land of Unlimited Possibilities. At times, the intoxicating riot of colors and forms completely captivates the visitor; at others, the seemingly boundless vastness and the unprecedented intensity of the light leave one doubting one's very senses.
In Zion National Park, the power of the Virgin River has created two distinct realms of life: the lush vegetation of Zion Canyon and the drier landscape of the higher-lying mesa. Capitol Reef—that mighty geological fault line at the northern terminus of Scenic Route 12—resembles, in its archaic form, the very backbone that holds the entire Southwest together. Finally, further to the east, the National Parks of Arches and Canyonlands present a veritable fireworks display of spectacular rock arches, balancing stones, and other geological impossibilities — all sculpted by the natural force of erosion.
Every day in this environment presents an exciting challenge, offering up adventures, fresh experiences, and spectacular scenery. The Photographer´s Companion to Southern Utah helps you transform these elements into the true showstoppers for your photo album. It complements the classic travel guide by adding a photographic dimension, giving you—even before you leave home—a feel for the landscape, the most rewarding locations, and the best vantage points.
Detailed Summary
The Photographers Companion to Southern Utah takes you on 132 pages—from the national parks of Zion and Bryce Canyon right into the heart of southern Utah, to Capitol Reef NP. The region surrounding Moab—specifically Arches and Canyonlands National Parks—forms the third main focus. 29 detailed color maps and 96 color images 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.
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Content
The Travel Region 5 - 7
Joshua Tree Natural Area, Snow Canyon State Park 8 - 10
Zion National Park 11 - 28
Zion Canyon 17 - 22
The Mesa 2 - 23
Great West Canyon 23 - 26
Kolob Reservoir Road 26
The Kolob Canyons 27 - 28
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park 30 - 31
Smithonian Butte Scenic Backway 31 - 32
Bryce Canyon National Park 33 - 44
Cedar Breaks National Monument 45 - 47
The Scenic Route 12 48 - 58
Red Canyon 49
Cottonwood Canyon Road 50 - 51
Willis Creek/Bull Valley Gorge 51
Kodachrome Basin SP 51 - 54
Round Valley Draw 54 - 55
Grosvenor Arch 55
Cottonwood Wash Narrows 55 - 56
Escalante Petrified Forest SP 56 - 57
Calf Creek Recreation Area 57 - 58
Capitol Reef National Park 60 - 70
Route 24 62 - 65
Scenic Drive 65 - 67
Waterpocket Fold / Burr Trail 67 - 70
Cathedral Valley 71 - 75
Goblin Valley State Park 76 - 77
Slotcanyons in the San Rafael Reef 78 - 80
Moab and Vicinity 86 - 89
Colorado River Scenic Byway 88 - 89
La Sal Mountain Loop 89 - 90
Potash Road / Shafer Trail 90 - 91
Arches National Park 91 - 101
Dead Horse Point State Park 102 - 103
Canyonlands National Park 104 - 118
Island in the Sky Mesa 106 - 109
White Rim 109 - 111
Die Needles 112 - 117
Horseshoe Canyon Unit / Great Gallery 117 - 118
Newspaper Rock State Historical Park 119
Natural Bridges National Monument 120 - 123
Appendix 125 - 130
Glossary 126
Climate Data 127 - 129
Sun Data 130 - 131
Full Moon / New Moon Dates 131
Map Legend 132
A Photographers Companion to Southern Utah
Jörg Sczepek
132 pages
12.49 $
ISBN 9798248952601
Indenpendently published
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