Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

I happened to be at the Mittens at the same time as MT Native, so these will partly be duplicate and partly different scenes. Hoggers should wear name tags out in public so we can identify each other! Secret handshake...something

1. The Mittens 2. The LaSalle Range 3. The Mittens from Artist's Point

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trainguy Loc: Suttons Bay, MI

Can't wait till fall; we are headed to Utah for a month; trying to plan; have any suggestions?

Thanks

Dave

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Very nice work. Great place to take photos and you certainly didn't let that go to waste.

I agree. I just posted a photo taken of me by another member. It's one of those neither knew the other was a UHH member. I think the reason for the photo was the camera I was carrying with me that day. It was posted as sort of a reply to those who complain about the weight of their equipment. Another member wrote me and asked it that was me in that post. That's how I found out.
--Bob

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

Utah is amazing! Any national or state park or roadside rest area will offer awesome photo opportunities.

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

I have probably been "removed" from a few photos since that day. I was down the slope below and to the left of the motel viewing area trying to keep the loop traffic out of my Mitten photo. Several photographers behind and above me.

kchamber4

Where in Utah are you going? There is so much to see. Unless you have five or six months, you won't be able to get it all in. Let me know where, and I can provide some pointers. I know most of the state. The only county I don't know is Toole.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Wonderful set.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

I've read that tribal permits and regulations in the Monument Valley are very frustrating to photographers, but I don't have any independent knowledge. Can anyone address this?

trainguy Loc: Suttons Bay, MI

We are looking at the National Parks, staying in a motorhome coming through Colorado from Michigan. We have 4-5 weeks; Any suggestions would help

Thanks

Dave

kchamber4

I don't know about Monument Valley, but if you were trying to go up on Navajo Mountain, there are a number of issues and permits needed as this is sacred ground. A few years ago, you couldn't even go up on Navajo Mountain. Except for driving on the main road through Monument Valley, you will need a permit, $20 to explore their Park. they do offer tours which costs extra. But just stopping along the road, unless things have changed in the last 4 years or so, you can stop and take a picture. google Monument Valley for more details.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

I'd read a couple of articles about the issue. Here's one:
https://joebeckerphoto.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/navajo-photography-permits/

kchamber4

A few things to see coming from Colorado. 1st Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Telluride in Colorado. 4 Corners, Hovenweep National Monument. This is in Utah near the 4 corners. Very few people stop her, but those that do are blown away. The Goosenecks of the San Juan (great photo spot on the way to Monument Valley. In Blanding, UT, go see the Edge of the Cedars state park and see a restored Kiva. (I used to play in this before it was ever restored as it was just a few yards from my Uncles home). Canyon Du Chelly in Arizona. Canyonlands overlook between Monticello, and Moab Utah. Arches National Park near Moab, UT. Dead Horse State Park and overlook of the Colorado and Green River Confluence. Goblin Valley State Park. Natural Bridges National Monument (Near Blanding (near is relative)) meaning it is a 2 hour plus drive each way, but Blanding is the nearest town.)

This will take at least a week to just do this, perhaps 10 days would be better. If you have time, take a boat tour of Lake Powell or a white water river trip near Moab. Google all of the above items, get out a map and map it out.

If you have more time, then go over to the western side of Utah and see: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, The Grand Canyon (North Rim if after mid-May), Cedar Breaks National Monument, Kodachome State Park, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Great Basin National Park, St. George, Pipe Springs, AZ. (This is another 10 day exploration trip).

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Nice set.

MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana

Patrick,
Outstanding panoramas that you took at Monument Valley. Your images are tack sharp. Very nice. You must have some very nice glass as I shoot with kit lenses which I've found them to be not as sharp. Sorry that we missed one another that evening however I was above and you were down below. After MV, we headed to Arches, Canyonlands National Parks and Deadhorse State Park. It was a great trip for us. Hope you enjoyed your trip as well.

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

Very nice captures.