Hello all, I have been a member here for a while now and rarely post on this forum but I always admire how kind and helpful other photographers are on here. I'll be going to a wedding in Durango, CO in a couple weeks and am doing a road trip (via car) from Palm Springs for approximately 10 days. We're hitting the following places: Palm Springs, CA, Joshua Tree, Flagstaff, AZ, Durango, CO, Pagosa Springs,CO, Telluride, CO, Farmington, NM, and Sedona, AZ.

Question: Do any of you have any suggestions of some unique places or hiking trails to photograph anywhere near these cities? I'm a wildlife / landscape / astro photographer and have already done quite a bit of research in the different areas but am open to any suggestions that you might have for me. Thank you, in advance!

I'm new to this so try not to bruise my ego.
I fell with my camera and the UV Filter was the only casualty. However, it jumped the thread in the area it hit the metal bleacher.
I've tried lots of stuff to no avail. The rubber can opener, channel locks, rubber band. Anyone had any luck getting the metal threaded ring off once it jumped a thread? The filter was completely shattered, so it is just the ring. I've thought of several things, but they all involve ruining the threads on the lens, which I'm trying to avoid. All ideas are welcome. Thx in advance