Photographing the Southwest: Volume 2--Arizona (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) | 
| Author: Laurent Martres
Publisher: Graphie Intl
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 111647
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0916189139
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780916189136
ASIN: 0916189139
Publication Date: July 5, 2006
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Product Description
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. A must for everyone with a Passion for the Southwest, Volume 2 takes you on a grand tour of Arizona, starting with an in-depth discovery of the Grand Canyon, from the rim and from the river, exploring the superlative landscapes of Navajoland, including Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly, amazing narrows and slot canyons such as Antelope Canyon, the incredible swirls of Coyote Buttes and its crown jewel: The Wave, the colorful area around Sedona, all the national parks and monuments of the Sonoran desert, and finishing with a foray into the adjacent southern tip of Nevada.
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 Helpful guide for travelling photographers September 23, 2008
I recently purchased this book while on a visit to Sedona. I was looking for the Arizona Highways photography guide, but looked at this one at the bookseller's suggestion. The AH book is better for learning composition, lighting, etc, but if you are a nature photographer looking for a where to go book, this is the better choice. Well written with great suggestions for scenery on back roads and hiking trails, as well as the all important recommendations for which time of day and season to visit. There are no maps, so you'll need an atlas or GPS. Great pictures of what you'll find at any given location (better color reproduction than the AH book, too) and suggestions for side trips/hikes and best venues. Highly recommended for serious photographers.
 Photographing the Southwest: Volume 2--Arizona (2nd Ed.) April 7, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
A beautiful book but lacked the technical information that I take a keen interest in.
Simply the best photographic guides to this amazing scenery November 11, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 Martres 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.
 A great reference August 18, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was the first book of the "Southwest" series that I have read. I purchased the book to prepare for a trip I was taking to Arizona. I found the book to be an excellent reference for someone that isn't familiar with all of the wonderful landscape locations available in the Grand Canyon state. The only thing that would make the book better would be greater details in the "getting there" sections. Some local maps and maybe GPS headings would also be a great addition. Some of the best spots are very difficult to find and these additions would really help out. Overall, I am very pleased that I bought this book and kept it by my side throughout my journey. I highly recommend it.
Good Improvement June 13, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
In the first edition of this book I found Mr. Martres' directions to be hard to follow and, in some cases, in error. This edition has greatly improved them.
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