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Photographing the Southwest: Volume 3--Colorado/New Mexico (Photographing the Soutwest)

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This series belongs in the library of every nature photographer traveling to the Southwest. My one complaint with the first edition was that it was so comprehensive as to be difficult to pick the great from the meerly good sites. The second edition offers a solution to this problem by having a comprehensive table in the back of the book rating every site for natural beauty and photographic value on a scale of 1-5. So with just a quick glance You can identify all the 5 star places and research them. Then all he 4 star sites and research them, and so on. In the same table he gives lots of practical information like road conditions. The color photographs are also a big improvement over the black and white in the first editions. Over all, a tremendous asset to anyone exploring the Southwest.

If you're planning a tour of the American Southwest these brilliant books are simply the best possible guide to what to photograph, and how. In three volumes Martrès guides you to all the photographic highlights of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. At the well known tourist spots he tells you what and when to shoot for best results, but he's also not afraid to take you off the beaten path to some less frequently visited scenic gems.

I've just completed a photographic holiday following roughly the traditional "grand circle" route, and I couldn't have got some of my most successful shots without these books.

The author provides consistent, detailed instructions for each location, including guidance on lenses and timing. Sometimes he even tells you which rock to stand on! Follow his instructions carefully, and you'll usually get good results, although some instructions require careful interpretation.

It's also great fun shouting "snap!" when you realise the only other souls in some lonely location are also clutching a copy of the same book.

All three volumes have recently been updated, with high quality colour photos throughout, and a comprehensive index of locations including ratings for accessibility and scenic and photographic value, invaluable if a tight schedule means making difficult choices.

I'm already planning my next trip using volume 3! Highly recommended.

This book is a fabulous guide to photographing the natural sights in Utah. Martres provided specific information on where to be for the best shots and also gives basic photographic advice. While you read, you need to remember what he says at the beginning of the book: he photographs the southwest in autumn due to the heat and light. So, use common sense when Martres says, "early afternoon is the best time to photograph..." If you are there at other times of the year, you'll need to do a little research about when the best light is available.
loved the book and will buy more of his work!

I bought this new book as it came out just in time for my photography journey through the four corners area of Colorado and New Mexico. I've seen some of the same sites before but Martres gave routes I've never known existed or was possible. Hence, I have new photos from angles I've never known I could get.

This book is great and a must-have for photographers in the Southwest area!

I had bought the earlier two volumes in the series. I specifically brought this volume with the hope that it would describe photo areas for the Glenwood Canyon area along route 70 west of Denver. I drove through this area a few weeks ago and it was spectacular. However, there did not appear to be any place to stop on route 70 except at the "No Name" rest stop. I was expecting this book to describe some area but there is no mention of the area. I have seen some nice photography from kayak trips but I'm not able to do this. I had also seen a photo of the "Painted Mine" area near Calhan at the recent Moab Film Symposium but this area also was not mentioned. However, there are so many spectacular areas listed for Colorado, New Mexico, and part of Texas that I will not run out of photo opportunities. Great book for the photos inside and ideas for places to investigate. Howard McPherson

This is a great book about places to see and photograph in the Southwest. It is volume 3 of a three volume set. I originally got it out of the library but decided I want a copy of may own. It gives a lot of practical information about each site, how to get there, what to expect, tips on how and when to take photos. The photos in the book are beautiful and give you an idea of what the site looks like. I highly recommend this book to anyone planning to travel to the Southwest.

I have found all volumes of the series to be excellent. The author provides detailed information and directions to little-known places that we might not have found or visited otherwise. Also, knowing what time of day to visit for the best photographs has been immensely helpful for my own photography. I hate to suggest these books to everyone because some of these places will be become more crowded, but anyone serious about seeing and photographing the fantastic sights in the Southwest should get this book.

I bought all three books from the series Photographing the Southwest by author Laurent Martres. I'm preparing for 2 weeks trip to USA next year. I found these books very useful. All provide very valuable information about the best time and conditions for all the people having passion for taking fotographs at most famous places all over Southwest. Simply must have.

Though I haven't yet photographed many of these sites, it appears the information in this book series (I bought all 3 volumes) will be invaluable in saving me time getting to the sites, and being prepared with enough photographic information to bring the right gear. I'm looking forward to getting some great photos.

A must have if you going to travel in the Southwest...hits on all the iconic and not so iconic locations. Easy and clear