Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) [Paperback]

Laurent Martres (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2006

A must for everyone with a Passion for the Southwest! 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. Volume 1 will take you to the heart of Southern Utah, home to some of the Colorado Plateau’s most outstanding highlights. Beyond the National Parks of the famed “Grand Circle”, you’ll discover many hidden locations of Red Rock Country as well as Indian rock art and cliff dwellings. The book also makes a quick side trip into Northeastern Utah to explore the remote area around Dinosaur National Monument. Enough for weeks of new discoveries in the area! • 320 pages of great information for everyone; no need to be a photographer • 240+ full color photographs, to previsualize most of the sites • Major upgrade of highly-praised 1st edition; entirely rewritten, many new locations • Hundreds of locations, including the best spots and how to get there • All the major national parks, monuments and state parks • Clear and precise directions provided for seldom seen and hard-to-find sites • Lots of travel tips not usually found in traditional guidebooks • Where, when and how to get the best shots • Valuable tips on composition, exposure and hard-to-shoot scenery • Comprehensive ratings for each location (interest, difficulty, etc.)

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Graphie Intl; 2 edition (January 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916189120
• ISBN-13: 978-0916189129
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Nature & Wildlife
  • #96 in Books > Travel > United States > Regions > West

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps getting better, February 26, 2006

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A. Kuyper (Shonto, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) (Paperback)

I live in the Southwest and have been impressed with Laurent Martres' dedication to touring around and writing about this area. I started reading his recommendations for hiking and photography when a friend gave me his "Land of the Canyons" book in the late 1990s. While this first book covered mostly the well-known areas of the Southwest, this latest iteration provides information on places that I'd only seen pictures of but didn't know where to find. Additionally there are places in here that I hadn't heard of after living here over 20 years but that are now on my "to do" list. If you're planning on visiting the Colorado Plateau, this book will keep you busy in Utah for several weeks. The color photographs make this book very appealing and the wealth of information on seldom-seen places will have you planning new trips to the region with your camera and camping gear.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, May 26, 2006

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Linda D. Vesci - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) (Paperback)

I bought and used the the 2nd edition of the book for a trip to the southwest this month and I loved it! I had the previous book, which had black and white photos. The color photos really enhance the book, which was good to begin with. I used the book almost exclusively on my trip and really didn't need to refer to any other sources, except for when in Arizona. I contact Mr. Martres and learned that his Arizona and Colorado & New Mexico books will be available later this year. If you are interested in photography and hiking in Utah, don't hesitate to buy this book.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A valuable reference, July 26, 2006

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Bill Hansen "Bill Hansen" (Ithaca NY, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) (Paperback)

For the person with more than a few days to spend, this book will be an invaluable reference. For the rest of us, it's both an excellent reference and a "wish list" of places we'd like to see and photograph.

Unlike a few other excellent books on photographing the West, this one does not include detailed hints on how to take each photograph. It is not a "how to" book. Instead, it's a very detailed account of hundreds of places where beautiful and/or interesting landscapes can be seen. It includes directions to the sites and extensive commentaries on access, the use of guides at some places, tips on things to avoid, best times to photograph, and more. There is an accompanying CD which contains color photographs of many of the features described.

Highly recommended for the person who does not need a detailed account of each photograph, and who is interested in exploring both the highlights and the out-of-the-way sights.