 Aleksandra Miesak |
Desert photography Hello everyone, I was wondering if any of you could help me out. I am planning on going on a 10 day trip to the southwest (starting in vegas, hitting zion, page, antelope canyon, grand canyon, and havasu falls) and wanted to get some advice on equipment and further reading. I have a Nikon D80 and a crappy, old tripod that needs upgrading. I also have a 50mm and a 70 to 300mm lenses. Also any ideas on side photo trips would be great. Thanks, Aleks
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Bob Cammarata |
A wide angle lens would be a worthwhile investment for those beautiful southwestern scenic vistas. For side trips, consider Arches National Park and Coral and Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Utah. Bob
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Stephanie M. Stevens |
It's dusty, keep that in mind when you switch lenses, try to keep the open camera body sheilded and clean everything regularly. Have fun, I love that area!
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Aleksandra Miesak |
Thanks for great advice guys. And I have been practicing fast and "clean" lense changing method. Regardless I'm going to avoid changing it in dusty conditions if possible but you just never know.
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Sharon Day |
Not far from Arches is Dead Horse Point State Park. I enjoyed the park as a side trip when we did that loop. As Bob mentioned the Coral Pink Sand Dune SP is beautiful. The sand is an incredible orange color. You mentioned hitting Zion so don't forget Bryce NP as well. Those two parks aren't too far apart either. If I could choose any one lens for a trip like that I'd do my best to get the Nikon 18-200mm VR lens. No need then to change lenses unless you need a longer telephoto than 200mm. Happy shooting!
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Bob Cammarata |
If you are fortunate enough to be there after a fresh snowfall you will see some spectacular views from the rim at daybreak. The trails inside the canyon may be too icy to hike in but at 300 mm you can zoom in on the distant spires of red rock nicely. For another side trip, you might consider the Petrified Forest in north-eastern Arizona. In addition to the numerous fields of petrified wood, there, you'll find early native-American drawings and unique geological features that truly define the desert southwest. I've attached a few photos from my trip last January. Bob
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