Arizona Light and Color Tour
With Ed Taube, Eliot Scher and Gustav W. Verderber
Dates: May 12-19, 2012
Cost: $1,595.00 USD
Booking Deadline: March 15, 2012
Arizona is a state with a wide variety of landscapes ranging from unique deserts to scenic forest covered mountains and awe inspiring canyons. As a result, photographers come here from around the world to capture spectacular images and vibrant colors. We will visit some of the iconic locations including The Grand Canyon, the slot canyons Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Monument Valley. Each of these locations offers opportunities for world class photos, though each presents its own unique challenges. We will guide you through each location at the times of day appropriate to take advantage of the ideal light and provide advice on the best techniques to get images you will truly be proud to share and exhibit. (See our article on the 2010 Light in Color in the Spring, 2011 iPad ap of Nature Photographer Magazine.)
Itinerary
Saturday, May 12
Arrive in Phoenix, early dinner and get acquainted at Ed’s house.
Sunday, May 13
Depart Phoenix at 7:00 am
Possible stop at Coal Mine Canyon 11:00-12:30
Late afternoon and sunset in Monument Valley (sunset 8:22 pm daylight savings time, 7:22 Az)
Monday, May 14
Full day in Monument Valley
Tuesday, May 15
Depart Monument Valley by 7:30 for travel to Page
Mid morning in Upper Antelope Canyon (10:30 photography tour to get light beams)
Rest or possible photo sharing in the afternoon
Sunset at Waterholes Canyon (Sunset 7:29 pm)
Wednesday, May 16
Optional sunrise at Horseshoe Bend (Sunrise 5:16 am, leave by 7:00)
Lower Antelope Canyon first tour 8:00-12:00 am
Travel to the Grand Canyon after lunch
Sunset at the Grand Canyon (Sunset 7:30 pm)
Thursday, May 17
Sunrise at the Grand Canyon (Sunrise 5:20 am)
Rest and photo critique mid day
Sunset at the Grand Canyon (Sunset 7:31 pm)
Friday, May 18
Optional sunrise or sleep in (Sunrise 5:19 am)
Depart for Phoenix approx 9:00 am
Stop at Montezuma’s Castle on the way back to Phoenix
Afternoon/evening photos of saguaros near Phoenix
Saturday, May 19
Optional extra day to photograph the desert near Phoenix
Important Notes
You must provide your own local transportation. If you wish, Sojourns in Nature will provide participant lists and emails to enable car pooling.
Price includes: lodging (double occupancy), guide services, fees, and photographic instruction.
Price excludes: meals, local transportation (We car caravan from location to location; each driver is equipped with a map and a long-range radio to maintain communication with the guide.), gratuities, or items of a personal nature such as souvenirs, snacks, or alcohol.
Though meals are on your own, we always make a point of finding a pleasant yet affordable eatery for us to dine as a group where we can share our passion for nature and photography.
Interested? Please contact Sojourns In Nature for more information.
