jayluber Loc: Phoenix, AZ

I’m off to Zion NP and looking for suggestions for sun set and sunrise photo locations. Close to road or short hike.

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

Where will you be staying, and what will you be driving?

jayluber Loc: Phoenix, AZ

Camping in the park w passenger car.

mudduck

I've always shot sunrise and sunset pics at 2 stops dark to bring the color out.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Scout the location for what seems for you the ideal spot!

BullMoose Loc: Southwest Michigan

Looks like you're not getting suggestions. I've been there a few times and a couple that will fit into your "close to the road" requirements are...

**Sunrise would be directly behind the old visitor's center (not the new one, but the old one that's now a small museum). Get there before sunrise, but don't give up on this one when the sun just comes up. There will be a distinct shadow of the mountains over your shoulder that will give a really nice pattern to the scene in front of you. Wait it out a while.

**Sunset would be the famous scene of the Watchman mountain from the main bridge just before the turn into the valley. You can set up on the sidewalk of the bridge or go under the bridge for a different view.

Just to get you started. Drive the valley, or drive through the tunnel to the east side. Can't go wrong at any time of the day.

Bob Boner

Before sunrise and sunrise behind the first large building on the right. I can't remember what the building is--museum maybe? Even when the sky looks black, long exposures reveal some great color.

jayluber Loc: Phoenix, AZ

Thanks guys. Shot the watchman from several angles this evening. Scouted the museum and going at sunrise. Hard to go wrong here.

SalvageDiver Loc: Huntington Beach CA

Another great sunrise location the Canyon Overlook. It's just past the east entrance tunnel and a very short hike to the overlook, but the view especially in the morning is spectacular.