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Colorado aspens peak by elevation, not by date: high country mid-September, 8,000–10,000 ft late September into early October, lower elevations mid-October. Where I shoot them in the San Juans, how to read the timing for your dates, and how to deal with the wind.
A comprehensive guide to photographing Zion National Park's dramatic landscapes. From The Narrows to Angels Landing, discover the best viewpoints, permit requirements, shuttle system tips, and seasonal recommendations for capturing Utah's most iconic park.
A comprehensive guide to photographing Monument Valley's iconic landscape. Discover the best viewpoints, optimal times for photography, essential permits, and insider tips for capturing this legendary American Southwest destination.
A comprehensive guide to photographing Death Valley National Park's extreme landscapes. From Badwater Basin to Zabriskie Point, discover the best locations, essential safety tips for extreme heat, and optimal timing for capturing this otherworldly desert landscape.
A complete guide to photographing Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona. Covers Upper vs Lower Canyon, mandatory guided tours, how to capture the famous light beams, camera settings for extreme contrast, and what to expect on a photography tour.
Yosemite is the most photographed national park in the country and somehow still manages to surprise you. Where to stand, when to show up, and what the other guides leave out — from 20+ years shooting the valley on large format film.
Winter transforms mountain landscapes in ways no other season can. Where to go, when to go, and what to expect — from Yosemite's granite walls under fresh snow to Zion's red canyon in a storm.
The famous south rim overlooks are worth making. But the Grand Canyon images I keep coming back to came from a remote western overlook that requires 60 miles of unpaved road to reach — and from the North Rim in October, when the crowds are gone and the canyon light gets serious.