Photographing the Southwest: Volume 2--Arizona (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) [Paperback]

Laurent Martres (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 5, 2006

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Graphie Intl; 2nd edition (July 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916189139
• ISBN-13: 978-0916189136
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Travel
  • #58 in Books > Travel > United States > Regions > West

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's the Best Guide to Arizona I've Found, February 2, 2009

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William Webb "Bill Webb Photo" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photographing the Southwest: Volume 2--Arizona (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) (Paperback)

I tend to study things to death before diving in. That extends to the resources I buy to help me with my work. This book is one of those resources I bought after reading MANY reviews at Amazon and elsewhere. It is simply the best guide to photographing Arizona landmarks (both popular and obscure landmarks).

Three things that I am concerned with when going to a new area to do some photography are:
1) What are the locations that I should visit?
2) How do I find them?
3) What time of day provides the best light?

This book (and all of Martres' books) answer these questions. I have visited other locations around the country without the benefit of such a guide and have spent the major part of the trip scouting the locations before I could take any photos. You'll still want to scout the sites in this book but it won't take you days to do it. The scouting and the shooting can be the same trip because you are so well prepared.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful guide for travelling photographers, September 22, 2008

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pinktech (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

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

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.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great reference, August 18, 2007

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J. Revell "J. Revell" (Manassas, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photographing the Southwest: Volume 2--Arizona (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) (Paperback)

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.