Trying to decide how long to spend in Monument Valley. Initial thought is to take an early morning guided tour then do the 4-mile loop trail mid-day then drive do the 17-mile drive in the late afternoon then drive to Mexican Hat that night for lodging. Is that a good plan for photography?

I have the 55-210 lens and wonder if you can explain how to use the "clear image zoom". Thank you. Bill

Last time I took my car off road in Anzo Berrego State Park I bent the motor cover, so I think I'll stay to as many paved roads this time as possible. Thanks

Sounds like something I don't want to attempt with my passenger automobile! The hardest part of planning this trip is deciding what is doable with my vehicle and how much time to spend in each location as there is so much to see and photograph. Will have to buy an extra high capacity card for this trip! Thanks again for all the useful information.
bill

That's good advice as I'm always chasing the right light at the right time. Laurent Martres has written various books on photographing the entire southwest which are excellent. He says there are many excellent Puebloan sites in Cedar Mesa so I am considering going there too. Have you been there?
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Bill

Good story. Right now I'm thinking it would be good to do the south drive early in the morning, then the hike to the White House Ruins, then a late afternoon 3 hour tour. What do you think?
My girlfriend is part Cherokee and I have always been intrigued by Indian culture having been brought up in former Iroquois territory so we're both really looking forward to seeing and photographing the canyon and then on to Monument Valley which we'll probably drive, then to Grand Staircase-Escalante, and then Bryce. Don't know whether Capitol Reef, Arches or Canyonlands would add much or which one(s) would be best?
Thanks for your very helpful input.

Thanks, good advice. bill

Thanks. Couldn't decide whether to take the guided tour, but I'm after dramatic landscape shots here so I'm thinking just driving would be best.
bill

thanks; good advice. Bill

Thanks, that's very useful information

Going there mid-Sept. and would like some suggestions on whether to take guided tours or just do the hikes and scenic drives with our passenger vehicle? Also recommendations on lodging would be appreciated.

We're going in mid Sept. Can we drive Monument Valley in a regular car? Should we get a guide? Can you please recommend a place to stay?

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Bill

Great shots. Where were they taken and what software did you use for the conversions?
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bill

Keep those photos and commentaries coming. They're great!

Very nicely done