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Dec 31, 2019 13:23:54   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
National Geographic publishes books on this subject. Mostly nature photography centered. You can get there with the book's advice and then go exploring in the area on your own. I've found them useful but a good map can help a lot too.
There are books of maps for each state and for large states there are sometime two books of maps such as Northern California and Southern California available at book stores or on-line order from DeLorme and Coleman. They are very good. As a full time traveler, I have quite a collection of them.

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Dec 31, 2019 15:08:18   #
photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA
 
GeorgeFenwick wrote:
This is just an observation and I mean no offense in posting it. A very nice feature of UHH is the help provided among us. A primary request is for information about good photo locations during travel to areas we do not know well. In some cases - visitation changes at Antelope Canyon comes to mind - the info is very valuable and makes the difference between success and failure. However, in many places, getting off the beaten track might get you the more interesting, less massively photographed venues. So, take a place like Monument Valley. It takes a special eye and some independent exploring to get unusual or unique shots...and we see both on UHH: the good and the mundane. Anyway, my point is that I like everything I see on UHH, but especially learn and enjoy shots from the places less traveled.
This is just an observation and I mean no offense ... (show quote)


I agree completely. Whenever I travel I keep off of the interstate highways as much as possible. You see small towns very few people see. There are abandoned buildings and homesteads. I love traveling; I love photography; they come together when I take the road less traveled!

The attached photo was taken on US 50 in Scipio, Utah, just before getting on I-15 for one exit and then back on US 50 to go into Nevada.



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Dec 31, 2019 15:30:56   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Very nice, I've travelled US 50 a couple times. The loneliest Hi Way in the US. It's a great drive.

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Dec 31, 2019 15:32:56   #
Geegnome
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thank you! A creative exercise sometimes includes thinking a little outside of reality. In previous winters I had shot close-ups of a frozen apple or three; that day I "saw" Christmas tree ornaments.

Jennifer Garner inquires, "What's in your wallet backyard?"


Great shots, Linda from Maine! Yakima... apples, hops and grapes. What more can one ask for? Hail beautiful states.

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Jan 1, 2020 01:13:35   #
cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX
 
I see no reason for anyone to be offended. It's a very good question. I don't know how much time you have to devote to chasing, but remember that the regulars are regulars partly because of the photo opportunities they offer. Within the large ones - Yellowstone, Big Bend, Grand Canyon, etc. - you will find side roads with no marker on them. That doesn't mean there are no views there, just that no one has "found" them yet. And remember that just because the official boundary exist, the landscape doesn't also stop. Don't put up the camera and ask "what's next?" Try county or state roads. Interstate highways are built for ease of construction and speed, not scenery, although there are many appealing scenes if you can find a pull-off or a close exit. Use Google Earth to select a region that appeals to you and go there. Mostly, just use your imagination to help find the shots.

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Jan 1, 2020 09:41:33   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
GeorgeFenwick wrote:
This is just an observation and I mean no offense in posting it. A very nice feature of UHH is the help provided among us. A primary request is for information about good photo locations during travel to areas we do not know well. In some cases - visitation changes at Antelope Canyon comes to mind - the info is very valuable and makes the difference between success and failure. However, in many places, getting off the beaten track might get you the more interesting, less massively photographed venues. So, take a place like Monument Valley. It takes a special eye and some independent exploring to get unusual or unique shots...and we see both on UHH: the good and the mundane. Anyway, my point is that I like everything I see on UHH, but especially learn and enjoy shots from the places less traveled.
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Don't forget images of people. They can often be more evocative than landscapes.

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Jan 1, 2020 13:35:46   #
ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or
 
aellman wrote:
Don't forget images of people. They can often be more evocative than landscapes.


True, this was shot during a festival



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Jan 1, 2020 23:04:19   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
ORpilot wrote:
True, this was shot during a festival


Very nice.

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Jan 5, 2020 09:41:47   #
awis01
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
A thoughtful topic, George, thank you!

Two UHH users come immediately to mind as ones to view for uncommon photos in much-photographed areas. I'm sure there are more.
Utah: Cany143 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=83974
Slovenia: frjack https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=38113

For local "creative exercise" taken to the max, check UHH user MinnieV's dam birds in her home state, non-photogenic Mississippi https://luminous-landscape.com/the-dam-birds-luminous-endowment-grant-winner/

I live in an area of Washington State with extensive commercial fruit orchards. I found that winter is the most fun time to photograph apple orchards. Similarly, this is the Hops Capitol of the World, but my favorite photo ops come after the harvests.

Vacations of a lifetime are awesome and everyone wants to document their visits with the iconic shots, but as CPR suggests, there may be much more around "home" than many consider. It can help to pretend (or do for real) that you are showing someone the area for the very first time. See through someone else's eyes!
A thoughtful topic, George, thank you! br br Two ... (show quote)


Great shots, Linda. Great advice as usual.

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Jan 5, 2020 13:02:54   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
A thoughtful topic, George, thank you!

Two UHH users come immediately to mind as ones to view for uncommon photos in much-photographed areas. I'm sure there are more.
Utah: Cany143 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=83974
Slovenia: frjack https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=38113

For local "creative exercise" taken to the max, check UHH user MinnieV's dam birds in her home state, non-photogenic Mississippi https://luminous-landscape.com/the-dam-birds-luminous-endowment-grant-winner/

I live in an area of Washington State with extensive commercial fruit orchards. I found that winter is the most fun time to photograph apple orchards. Similarly, this is the Hops Capitol of the World, but my favorite photo ops come after the harvests.

Vacations of a lifetime are awesome and everyone wants to document their visits with the iconic shots, but as CPR suggests, there may be much more around "home" than many consider. It can help to pretend (or do for real) that you are showing someone the area for the very first time. See through someone else's eyes!
A thoughtful topic, George, thank you! br br Two ... (show quote)


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Jan 5, 2020 13:04:05   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
A thoughtful topic, George, thank you!

Two UHH users come immediately to mind as ones to view for uncommon photos in much-photographed areas. I'm sure there are more.
Utah: Cany143 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=83974
Slovenia: frjack https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=38113

For local "creative exercise" taken to the max, check UHH user MinnieV's dam birds in her home state, non-photogenic Mississippi https://luminous-landscape.com/the-dam-birds-luminous-endowment-grant-winner/

I live in an area of Washington State with extensive commercial fruit orchards. I found that winter is the most fun time to photograph apple orchards. Similarly, this is the Hops Capitol of the World, but my favorite photo ops come after the harvests.

Vacations of a lifetime are awesome and everyone wants to document their visits with the iconic shots, but as CPR suggests, there may be much more around "home" than many consider. It can help to pretend (or do for real) that you are showing someone the area for the very first time. See through someone else's eyes!
A thoughtful topic, George, thank you! br br Two ... (show quote)


Get set. Thanx for sharing. Do not know why my iPad sent the photo.

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Jan 5, 2020 13:51:37   #
bleirer
 
GeorgeFenwick wrote:
This is just an observation and I mean no offense in posting it. A very nice feature of UHH is the help provided among us. A primary request is for information about good photo locations during travel to areas we do not know well. In some cases - visitation changes at Antelope Canyon comes to mind - the info is very valuable and makes the difference between success and failure. However, in many places, getting off the beaten track might get you the more interesting, less massively photographed venues. So, take a place like Monument Valley. It takes a special eye and some independent exploring to get unusual or unique shots...and we see both on UHH: the good and the mundane. Anyway, my point is that I like everything I see on UHH, but especially learn and enjoy shots from the places less traveled.
This is just an observation and I mean no offense ... (show quote)


I don't know if this has been mentioned yet. Interesting app for $2.99 https://www.photoephemeris.com/

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Jan 5, 2020 13:56:03   #
johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle
 
GeorgeFenwick wrote:
This is just an observation and I mean no offense in posting it. A very nice feature of UHH is the help provided among us. A primary request is for information about good photo locations during travel to areas we do not know well. In some cases - visitation changes at Antelope Canyon comes to mind - the info is very valuable and makes the difference between success and failure. However, in many places, getting off the beaten track might get you the more interesting, less massively photographed venues. So, take a place like Monument Valley. It takes a special eye and some independent exploring to get unusual or unique shots...and we see both on UHH: the good and the mundane. Anyway, my point is that I like everything I see on UHH, but especially learn and enjoy shots from the places less traveled.
This is just an observation and I mean no offense ... (show quote)


I have been watching this for a while, and just forgot to post. I feel like I find more unique locations around my local area only because of the familiarity of everything. On vacation it seems for my family, we are off doing 100 things and there isn't much time to slow down and walk/drive around to find interesting landscape or objects.

On that note, anyone that ever comes down to the Gulf Coast area of Florida or Alabama, just drop me a PM and I'll send some decent locations that aren't heavily visited.

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Jan 5, 2020 15:29:40   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
GeorgeFenwick wrote:
This is just an observation and I mean no offense in posting it. A very nice feature of UHH is the help provided among us. A primary request is for information about good photo locations during travel to areas we do not know well. In some cases - visitation changes at Antelope Canyon comes to mind - the info is very valuable and makes the difference between success and failure. However, in many places, getting off the beaten track might get you the more interesting, less massively photographed venues. So, take a place like Monument Valley. It takes a special eye and some independent exploring to get unusual or unique shots...and we see both on UHH: the good and the mundane. Anyway, my point is that I like everything I see on UHH, but especially learn and enjoy shots from the places less traveled.
This is just an observation and I mean no offense ... (show quote)


We love our local State Parks. We went to Belfair State Park to walk our dog and this Blue Heron flew by and landed on this sign board. He then went fishing. I NEVER see other photographers out taking snaps at the state parks.


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Jan 6, 2020 21:06:26   #
SonyBug
 
GeorgeFenwick wrote:
This is just an observation and I mean no offense in posting it. A very nice feature of UHH is the help provided among us. A primary request is for information about good photo locations during travel to areas we do not know well. In some cases - visitation changes at Antelope Canyon comes to mind - the info is very valuable and makes the difference between success and failure. However, in many places, getting off the beaten track might get you the more interesting, less massively photographed venues. So, take a place like Monument Valley. It takes a special eye and some independent exploring to get unusual or unique shots...and we see both on UHH: the good and the mundane. Anyway, my point is that I like everything I see on UHH, but especially learn and enjoy shots from the places less traveled.
This is just an observation and I mean no offense ... (show quote)


You should follow Greymule around for a while. He gets off the off track and show spaces nobody thought existed. Of course be ready to hike a mile or ten. And Caney is good to follow too, but get a fourwheeler to follow his jeep. Happy shooting.

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