Arizona & New Mexico trip

[DM64]

Hi everyone

Im heading over to your neck of the wood from mid November for a couple of weeks....flying into Phoenix and then going to do a roadtrip via Tucson, Juarez, White Sands and back to Phoenix.

Any suggestions on must shoots?

Cheers
Dennis

[RTaylor]

I would think Sedona area would be a great spot. I was there back around 2001. Of course Grand Canyon is a must see. Its a 3hour or so drive from Tucson, but since you will be coming from Australia, the drive from Tuscon to Grand Canyon is nothing

[DM64]

Thanks Ruth.....have put Sedona on the list Did the Grand Canyon last time so thinking of other places this time. Am interested in some slot canyons but I hear Antelope is too popular these days for serious photography

[RTaylor]

what is the slot canyon that only allows 50 or so visitors a day?
Its the one that has "the wave"

[ZoZo52]

The Wave is in fact the place that only allows 50 visitors a day and you need to register for a permit with the BLM. Of course, this is a good time of year to go due to lower temperatures. Antelope Canyon outside of Page, AZ is definitely a great photo op. The Upper Canyon requires a guided photography tour that lasts about 2 1/2 hours, $50. The lower canyon is also $50, but if you show them a tripod you can get a photographers pass and they will allow you to go by yourself without a guide and you can stay 4 hours. I stayed 6 hours and no one hassled me. Horseshoe Bend is a couple miles down the road and a very short, easy 1 mile hike. While you're up that far North, head over to Monument Valley. Sunset is spectacular. Do yourself a favor; buy a copy of "Photographing the Southwest" the Arizona edition by Laurent Martes its about $18 on Amazon. Its the bible for the southwest with directions, photos and best times of day advice. Enjoy. PM me if you have any questions.

[RTaylor]

great information. Wish I knew about all those spots way back in 2001

[DM64]

Thanks so much for the advice....that book will be invaluable!

We fly next Friday.....cant wait!!

[RTaylor]

Dennis,
I posted this a few weeks ago and you might have missed it.
Its a video of Bob Krist in the area you hope to visit

[DM64]

Very cool vid! Must admit we are changing our minds every 5 mins.....we fly into Phoenix (to visit family) but we could go north or west. The White Sands area on NM looks great too! Choices Choices hahahahaha

[RTaylor]

hope you are having fun on your trip Dennis ))

[DM64]

Hi

Right now I'm in Alberqueque have been to Roswell. Tombstone and the White Sands

Having lots of fun and about 1000 images hahaha

[RTaylor]

can't wait to see them, I'm sure you have a lot a winners in that batch of 1,000

[DM64]

I think there might be one or two. Hehehe

[~Rick~]

Have a great time Dennis and take heaps

[QuintonWeeks]

great information. Wish I knew about all those spots way back in 2001 )

I want to go to Antelope canyon bad. I keep seeing shots in a cave maybe.It seems to have lighting,holes,from above and you can see the layers.