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October 12th to October 21st, 2012
9 nights/10 days | Limited to 8 participants
$3,414 USD per person, land only | Single room supplement is 14% of trip cost
See discounts for repeat clients, early enrollment, room sharing, and 2 trips in 12 months etcetera
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We will run this photo tour with 3 or more clients
2 places are taken, 1 is on hold, and 5 places are available
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Updated Thursday the 17th of May, 2012
Gateway airport: Grand Junction, Colorado [GJT]
Arrival window: By 12 noon on day one
Departure airport: Page, Arizona [PGA ]
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Red Rock photo gallery
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Please note: This photography tour is classified as 'mildly strenuous' to 'strenuous'.
Horseshoe Bend image: Moderately strenuous
Delicate Arch image: Strenuous
Landscape Arch image: Mildly strenuous
Turret Arch image: Short strenuous scramble at the end of a mildly strenuous walk.
Mesa Arch image: Mildly strenuous
Of course, you choose how far you want to go, plus most of the trip is non-strenuous |
Also see the photography tour calendar for trips that precede or follow this one
PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OVERVIEW: The red rock of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and Antelope Canyon. This itinerary combines the best red rock photography of eastern Utah, and northern Arizona. It includes stunning formations such as towering monoliths, canyons, spectacular overviews and more. This is some of the best southwestern photography the USA has to offer and at an ideal time in America's Red Rock Country.
INCREASING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS: There isn’t a straightforward way to describe everything you will learn on one of our photography tours in just a few words, but I'll give it a try . . . I instruct, encourage, nurture, coach, nudge, help and guide clients etcetera, all day and every day. This includes one-on-ones and 'collective instruction', i.e. advice given to the whole group at each photo stop. Subjects and techniques discussed and demonstrated are composition strength, shutter speeds, exposure compensation, how aperture choice influences depth of field, lens choice, filter use, long exposure effects, deliberate blur, macro and so on. I also encourage you to 'see' an image when the opportunity presents itself, i.e. to be on the lookout for those less obvious shots that are no less stunning. Lastly, I conduct image critiques both on location - digital camera screens are ideal for this - and via the use of laptops. PhotoShop sessions are also included as time permits. For more details regarding what you'll learn go here.
TRAVEL TO THE GATEWAY AIRPORT
o It is recommended that clients arrive a day early to be fresh for the trip, and to also counteract possible flight delays.
o Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish to do so.
o When booking flights, add a day for overnight travel or two days if also crossing the Pacific Ocean/International Dateline.
o The last day of the trip is the date you should arrange your flight home unless you plan to stay on. Thank you!
DAYS 1, 2 + 3 | CANYONLANDS and ARCHES National Parks
I'll meet your midday flight into Grand Junction, Colorado, and following lunch and a 'digital orientation' we'll head for Moab via the Colorado National Monument. We'll then shoot along the Colorado River and detour into Castle Valley for 'Monument Valleyesque' mesas. Onto Moab for a late light visit to Arches National Park if time permits.
At dawn on Day 2 we'll be in Arches National Park, then for two days we’ll photo-explore the highlights of both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Early and late light is essential, and the short hike for the last light on Delicate Arch will be most worthwhile. Dawn at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands is also outstanding and you'll shoot the classic sunrise image there too.
MOAB, 3 nights
DAYS 4 + 5 | MONUMENT VALLEY
We’ll ‘mop-up’ around Moab photographically speaking this morning, and then depart toward Monument Valley. On south via Wilson Arch, the petroglyphs of Newspaper Rock, and ancient Hovenweep National Monument where Pueblo tribes once dwelt. We'll detour for the 'Goosenecks' of San Juan State Park, and shoot the classic highway and Monument Valley scene as the light fades.
On Day 5 our photography will commence at dawn with the classic Mittens view. For the remainder of the day you will be guided around Monument Valley by a local Navajo and myself, and record many classic scenes taking our time get the very best from each situation.
Near MONUMENT VALLEY, 2 nights
DAYS 6 + 7 | CANYON de CHELLY
We'll be at the Mittens once more as they are touched by the first light, then following breakfast we'll make our way to Canyon de Chelly via various photography stops, and arrive in time for the evening light on Spider Rock.
On day 6 a local Indian guide will take us through the bottom of Canyon de Chelly. The air will be a little cooler down there, and we'll make multiple stops for images including the White House ruins, Spider Rock and much, much more.
Near CANYON de CHELLY, 2 nights
DAYS 8 + 9 | ANTELOPE CANYON and LAKE POWELL
Dawn shooting back at the Canyon de Chelly rim one more time before departing for Page. We'll cross Indian lands pausing for the best rock formations, and after a break at our hotel we'll head for the late light on Lake Powell, and Lone Rock.
On Day 9 we'll shoot the classic Horseshoe Bend image at dawn, and around mid-morning we'll take a short 4-wheel-drive to the legendary Antelope Canyon. Once there, and armed with a tripod, you'll enjoy creating some classic ‘rippling rock’ compositions. Throughout our time in the colorful canyon the light and soft shadows will caress the walls and create ever-changing photo challenges. Wahweap Bay on Lake Powell will be our spot for the late light.
PAGE, 2 nights
DAY 10 | Flights Home
Departing flights can be arranged for any time this morning. Free transport is available to the next scheduled photography tour. See Bryce and Zion.
Photographer/Leader John Baker
The preceding itinerary is copyrighted by John T. Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images.com,
and authorization is NOT granted to business entities for professional use of said material.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FEES, DETAILS + ENROLLMENT
TRIP COST: $3,414 per person double occupancy
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 14% of the trip cost
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST: The following items are included in the trip cost: photography instruction throughout the trip by John; all accommodations with private facilities [ensuite]; all breakfasts; lunch on day one of the trip; dinner on the last night of the trip; on-vehicle snacks and bottled water; all ground transportation; airport transfers on the first and last days of the trip only; entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions’; and following the trip, field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, and a disc containing images of clients 'in action' on the trip.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST: The costs for these items are the responsibility of each participant: airfare; travel costs between your home and the gateway airport and return; any transportation or travel costs incurred prior to or after the tour’s inclusive dates; pre-tour and/or post-tour accommodation; lunches and dinners except for lunch on day one of the trip, and dinner on the last night of the trip; alcoholic beverages; entrance fees or costs related to optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary or a part of the trip; excess baggage charges; medical costs; personal items; incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as internet access, phone calls or laundry; baggage and/or travel insurance; passport or visa expenses; and airport departure taxes.
ADMISSIONS: Admission to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks is included in our Commercial Organization, Commercial Tour Fees. Also included are Hovenweep National Monument, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly National Monument and Antelope Canyon. Other possible rides, admissions or excursions are optional and not included.
ENROLLMENT
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