Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Medellin/Bogota Colombia.

Leland22 Loc: Texas

Canyon Country of Southern Utah and Iceland due to its photographic and only in the world
uniqueness.

J2e Loc: Canandaigua, NY

Probably should have done a little more research before blowing the wad.

AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

Although we have done some traveling outside of my home state of Arkansas (Yellowstone in winter and summer, Alaska, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada), my absolute favorite place to photograph is the back roads of Arkansas! We are 45 minutes from the mighty Mississippi River, 1 hour from the Ozark Mountain foothills, and have delta farm ground surrounding us. We live on a narrow ridge of hills called Crowley's Ridge, where there is abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. In a half hour (depending on the season), I can be on location where there are eagles, migrating waterfowl, and see deer and other critters almost any day.

rdgreenwood Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

oh, that’s a very long story, involving an old friend who lives in Alaska and sold me on the idea of making the trip. I’ll quit there, but suffice it to say I was disappointed. One other point: look at the photos that come out of most (not all, but most) trips to Alaska. “Mountains and clouds....”

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Alaska is my top choice. Spent 30 days in spring/summer, drove our car. Katmai is WOW, as is Kenai Fjords and Tracy arm. The road north out of Valdez, oh my! State Parks at Haines, then there is the Stikine River, Moose in Homer. 2 1/2 weeks in winter: Coldfoot/Brooks Mountain Range, and soooo much more! Misty Fjords, Hwy going north of Haines, Alaska going thru Canada's Kluane NP). Canadian Rockies! Glacier NP, USA, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountains, Oregon/Washington. Utah, California, New England, Smokies, Theodore Roosevelt NP. Some of my favorites are locally, in Arkansas. Come to think of it, just about everywhere I have been has been photographically interesting, lol. But still my favorite was Alaska! So much more to see....

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

From So. California. Much to see here. I drive 4 hours in any direction and have mountains, rivers, lakes, beaches, desert and metropolitan (people). One of our favorite places to visit and shoot photos is Virginia City, Nevada and Carson Valley, Nevada. It is unique during the winter and summer in those locations.

Mr Bill 2011 Loc: southern Indiana

definitely southern Utah and northern Arizona is my favorite area, but throw in NM, AZ, UT, CO, WY, MT, NV, and KY, and most of my bases are covered.

d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA

France.

nhastings Loc: Telluride, CO

To each his own. "Mountains and clouds..." Very boring indeed. It's nice to know there will be one less person to worry about getting in the way of my mountain and cloud images.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

"Home" is often under-rated because it is so familiar. But there are so many photographic opportunities no matter where you are. I live in Vermont [Lucky Me!] and explore back roads near where I live. I also take trips to different places in the state. One of my favorites thus far has been Lake Willoughby in the Northeast Kingdom. Not only because the lake itself is very photogenic, but also because there are other places to explore within a reasonable driving distance. We returned to the area last spring to go to Willoughby Falls [on the Willoughby River] to see the trout from the lake leaping up the falls to get to their spawning grounds. It is the biggest spring spectator sport in the area! People gather on the rocks by the falls to watch. We also were at the Stone House where there is a hilltop viewing stand from which we could see Lake Memphremagog.

We have been to a lot of other places, and I have loved taking pictures at all of them. But the places where you can return again are so great because you learn your way around and find something new every time! We used to visit my aunt in Maine [Down East!], and got to know her area. Also have some great photos from Portland, Maine where I go for a conference in the fall. Love the lighthouses and harbors in Maine.

But just looking out my front door or back door is where I have gotten so many photos of wildlife around my home! I guess the point is, never under-estimate the area where you live just because it is not exotic!

brucebc Loc: Tooele, Utah

I was surprised that nobody so far has mentioned the Columbia River Gorge, I also like the Great Circle of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona.

DJO

NYC.

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Thank you Doug! My wife and I went to Alaska this summer for the first time. Did the cruise and the Denali train ride. It was superb. With your info we can plan a road trip and take in more of that beautiful State! What a blessing to have that part of the world in the U.S.

bel air bill Loc: Bel Air Maryland

Mid West, Yellowstone etc. etc.