Photographer S Guide To The Grand Canyon And Northern Arizona

Illustrated with stunning Arizona scenics. Expert advice on equipment and techniques.

This book is a comprehensive photographer's guide for shooting spectacular locations in Northern Arizona. The avid amateur and upcoming professional photographer will appreciate the comprehensive information for doing a professional quality photo shoot using entry-level to mid-level DSLR camera gear. Detailed camera settings are included such as Shutter Speed, Aperture, White Balance, Metering Mode, Shooting Mode, Exposure Offset, Focal Length and lens used. Photo shoot plans are provided with shooting strategies, maps and locations. The author's specific photo shoot data for the photos presented in the book include the date taken and time of day. Knowing the date and time of day for producing magnificent photos is invaluable for saving time and money. Knowing when and how to photograph the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and slot canyons(4) - Antelope Canyon, Waterholes Canyon; Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly and Petrified Forest is the key for creating breathtaking photographs. Other more historical locations such as Walnut Canyon and Wupatki National Monument highlight the Sinagua culture. Some Flagstaff local favorites are included; Hart Prairie, Lockett Meadow and Inner Basin are premium Fall Colors locations for photographers.

Arizona Highways assembled a photographer and two writers, asking each to apply his specialty in relating the Grand Canyon's physical and metaphysical qualities. Their encounters with the Canyon embody decades of experience, and their previous works have garnered awards. The result combines journalistic and impressionistic descriptions, both in words and in photographs.

The best things to do in Arizona and the Four Corners, including the magnificent Grand Canyon and the spectacular Monument Valley, are showcased with fantastic photography, illustrations, and detailed descriptions. Explore the diverse towns and cities of Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson, before heading to admire Canyon de Chelly National Monument, known for its archaeological sites and spectacular scenery. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon. + Hotel and restaurant listings and recommendations. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. + Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon truly shows you this state as no one else can.

A comprehensive guide for planning, preparing and visiting the Havasu Falls area on the Havasupai Nation in the greater Grand Canyon region of northern Arizona. This guide covers all aspects of obtaining reservations, trip planning and photographs.

From the tiniest ladybug to a towering glacier, from a horse running in a field to a leaf falling slowly from a tree, nature subjects offer some of the greatest challenges and the greatest rewards to photographers. In the BetterPhoto tradition, here’s a complete photo course in a book. Hands-on lessons cover every aspect of digital nature photography, from buying the right camera for close-ups, landscapes, and movement, to understanding how the camera works, to taking great pictures. Author Jim Miotke uses straightforward text and inspiring yet informative photos to show the best ways to approach nature photography. Everything a beginner or intermediate photographer needs to know is here, including a buyer’s guide, full information on camera features, file formats and settings, exposure, low-light photography, filters and white balance, composition and lens choice, creative ideas, manipulating, and printing, along with a glossary and list of useful websites. The Better Photo Guide to Digital Nature Photography helps photographers everywhere get great photos in the great outdoors.

The Canyon Country of the Southwestern U.S. hosts some of the most unusual and beautiful landscapes and geography in the world. These awesome displays of the sculpture-making capabilities of nature are stunning in their shapes, varieties of color, and the ways in which they capture the sunlight. Now, John Annerino, critically acclaimed photographer and author gives you the tools to find and shoot these locations. The parks that are covered around this famous Four Corners region of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah include: Mesa Verde, Glen Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Zion, Capitol Reef, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Annerino will guide you on how to find the precise locations to shoot those postcard-perfect shots and provides tips on timing, lighting, composition, and the story behind the scenery. No visitor to this area should be without it. Full-color throughout.