The Photographer's Guide to the Grand Canyon: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them [Paperback]

John Annerino (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 2005

Feted as one of the Several Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is one of the most popular and photographed sites on earth. Acclaimed photographer and author John Annerino unveils his secrets to discovering and photographing the most beautiful vistas in North America: from the Grand Canyon's most popular overlooks--and beyond--to its wildest and most remote scenic viewpoints. Following the routes of pioneer photographers, explorers and Native Americans by road, river and trail, Annerino guides you to each breathtaking location, provides photographic advice and weaves the colorful story behind the scenery. Whether you're a visitor held rapt by the Grand Canyon's scenic grandeur, an aspiring amateur wilderness photographer, or large-format landscape artist, this book belongs on your dashboard or nightstand.

Editorial Reviews

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"I had almost given up on photographing America's most dramatic landscape when I read what Grand Canyon photographer extraordinaire John Annerino writes in The Photographers Guide to the Grand Canyon . . ."
-- SKY, Delta-Sky Magazine

"Grand Canyon visitors following John Annerino's advice of where and how to take perfect shots, will undoubtedly visit scenic locales worthy of superb photographs. Viewing his amazing images might lead to discouragement, but you'll visit out-of-the-ordinary Grand Canyon vistas."
-- Southwest Book of the Year

"Most visitors view the Grand Canyon through a camera, according to John Annerino, and shoot the same photograph that's been taken by countless other people. In this book, he shows you how to do it differently -- how and where to get the best shots, what gear to carry, and much more."
-- Chicago Tribune

"The Photographer's Guide to the Grand Canyon will be a great addition to our book collection in the Library and Archives."
-- Arizona Historical Society

"John Annerino is one of a handful of photographers with real empathy for the West."

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Select images from this collection were featured in:
* Arizona Highways Magazine
* Canyons of the Southwest: A Tour of the Canyon Country from Colorado to Northern Mexico, a Sierra Club Book
* Desert Light, two single-artist Browntrout calendars   
* Grand Canyon Wild: A Photographic Journey
* Phoenix Magazine
* Travel & Leisure Magazine

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press (June 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881506621
• ISBN-13: 978-0881506624
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #784,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John is pleased to share the exciting news two of his new photography and literature books were published on January 24, 2012: the "Land if Enchantment's" 100 Year Centennial Edition, New Mexico: A Photographic Tribute; and the "Grand Canyon State's" 100 Year Centennial Edition, Arizona: A Photographic Tribute. His third new book, The Virgin of Guadalupe: Art and Legend, will be published by Gibbs Smith on March 1, 2012. His landmark photograph commemorating the World Trade Center was recently published in the 2011, 10th Anniversary editions of the New York Times No. 1 bestselling books, LIFE One Nation, America Remembers September 11, 2001, and LIFE In the Land of the Free. The iconic image and others can be viewed online at www.johnannerinophotography.com. John Annerino's indelible photographs were published previously in the New York Times No. 1 bestselling book, America 24/7: 24 Hours, 7 Days, Extraordinary Images of One American Week, and the Grand Canyon state sequel Arizona 24/7: Amazing Photographs of an Extraordinary State. John is the author and photographer of many books, among them 17 distinguished photographic essays and thirty-two single-artist calendars, including Wild & Scenic Arizona, Wild & Scenic New Mexico, La Virgen de Guadalupe, and the award winning books Indian Country, Desert Light, Grand Canyon Wild, Vanishing Borderlands, Canyons of the Southwest, The Wild Country of Mexico, and Roughstock: The Toughest Events in Rodeo, (acclaimed by the Rodeo Hall of Fame). John's credits include Arizona Highways Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, LIFE, Newsweek, People, Scientific American, Time, Travel & Leisure, and many prestigious clients worldwide. In his quest to explore the renowned landscapes and secret places of the Great Southwest and Old Mexico with a camera and pen over last 25 years, John has climbed its hallowed mountains, rafted its wild and scenic rivers, journeyed on foot through its mystical chasms, and crossed its alluring deserts. He has photographed and come to know the region's Native peoples and ceremonies, Western cowboys and traditions, and Spanish heritage and celebrations. John Annerino is a member of The Authors Guild, New York. Visit his illustrated bio online at www.johnannerino.com.

Customer Reviews

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Excuse for a Photographer's Guide, August 21, 2006

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Robert Greer (Pasadena, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Photographer's Guide to the Grand Canyon: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them (Paperback)

I purchased this book in the hope of finding just a few helpful tips on photographing the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Although the introduction made some great promises, the rest of this short work didn't live up to its title. Instead of providing any information on the popular South Rim area of the Grand Canyon, the author (John Annerino) focused on obscure, difficult to reach locations. And although I concede that some photographers might find it useful to know about these distant locations, I found Annerino's information terse and lacking even in those areas. For the popular South Rim area, there is a complete lack of information. I was looking for a book that contained some basic observations as to which locations might be best for sunrise and sunset photography. This book didn't contain any of that information. From the photographs found in this book, John Annerino appears to have a nice portfolio of Grand Canyon photography. However, I found the book a poor excuse for a "Photographer's Guide." Don't waste your money. You can glean more information from the "Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park" or from a short search of the Internet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice images of the canyon in the book but save your money., April 19, 2009

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valerie Lockwood "love to shop!" (annapolis, md) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photographer's Guide To The Grand Canyon: Where To Find Perfect Shots And How To Take Them (Paperback)

I have to fully agree with the first review of this book. The book is filled with very nice photography images. If you are visiting the canyon for many weeks and are an excellent hiker the information in the book is very useful. However, if you are just the "average" visitor for a few days to the canyon then buy a very good travel guide book and just enjoy taking photographs as you go through your own journey of the Grand Canyon. Don't waste your money on this book. Chances are you will never make it to most of the places in the book anyway!

4.0 out of 5 stars Not For Tourists!, January 2, 2011

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This review is from: The Photographer's Guide to the Grand Canyon: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them (Paperback)

This book was written by long time Grand Canyon hiker, river runner, and climber. The book is about finding good places in (often remote) areas of the park. There are some places close to the South Rim Village included as well.

The comments about the book are too harsh and, to me, reflect the limitaitons of the photographers, i.e. the illogical expectation that getting out of their car in the busiest locations to take a few Ansel Adams quality images should be possible. Maybe it is for the best photgraphers out there, but this is missing the point of John's book. There is a whole lot more to seeing the Grand Canyon than standing shoulder to shoulder at Hopi Point for sunset. Dismissing this book because the author travels extensively throughout the canyon is narrow minded and short sighted. He is willing to share his favorite places throughout the Grand Canyon. Pick one of them and break from the crowd...see what the Grand Canyon is really about!