Day 1... I will meet you in the baggage claim area in Las Vegas. As you come through the door into the area, just look for me, I will be holding a sign which will have on it Nigel Turner Landscape Photography. I shall then transfer you to our chosen hotel. Later that day after you have had an opportunity to freshen up after your long trip... we shall meet up in our room for a drink and the opportunity to get to know one another.

Days 2 and 3.. The following morning we shall set of from Las Vegas for the 277 mile drive to the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park where we spend our next two nights. Hopefully we shall arrive in time to capture the sunset from Mojave Point, just one of numerous points dotted along the south rim. The following morning will find us at Yavapia Point for sunrise were we will capture the pre dawn and early morning light. Later in the afternoon we shall visit the many varied points along the West Rim Drive which offer great views into the Canyon. As the afternoon draws longer the light in the canyon begins to turn the formations into orange and red glow. Sunset will be photographed from Hopi Point, the most spectacular viewpoint of them all. The following morning will again find us out at sunrise before we vacate our hotel and head of to Page.

Days 4 and 5… The small town of Page, Arizona is home to Lake Powell and the worlds best known slot canyon, called Antelope Canyon. We shall spend hours exploring and shooting the sensual forms and textures that make Antelope Canyon so popular amongst photographers.You will obtain some wonderful images of twisted, curved and sensual movement here.

Days 6 and 7... will be spent at the wonderful location of Monument Valley, approximately 150 miles from Page, in an easterly direction. All of our journeys are when the light is at its worst, i.e. late morning and early afternoon. We shall arrive in plenty of time for sunset at the Mittens, a great experience for all who have witnessed this event. After a similar sunrise the following morning, we shall spend the rest of the day in the valley, and then another sunset near the mittens.The next morning will give us another opportunity to capture a sunrise before leaving for Capitol Reef.

Days 8 and 9… We leave Monument Valley for the journey to Capitol Reef National Park, where once again we shall spend the next two nights. Arriving around mid day the remainder of the afternoon will be spent in the Fruita area. Here you will find orchards and old weathered barns, small streams and old farming implements dating back to the end of the 1800’s. All of this is surrounded by huge red rock cliffs decorated with desert varnish. The following day will give you time to explore the parks many short trails, such as the one that leads to Hickman Bridge. Another trail takes you up to Cohab Canyon where some wonderful close up abstracts can be found as well as exceptional views of the surrounding landscape. Later that afternoon you will have the chance
to hike through Grand Wash, a simple 2.7 miles through a very narrow and deep canyon. The following morning after breakfast we leave for Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the true gems in the world.

Days 10 and 11… Bryce Canyon must surely rank as one of the most photogenic places in the world and we shall have ample time to obtain some outstanding images of this park. Sunrise and early mornings are fabulous as the light dances among the spires and hoodoo formations, making them glow as though they are on fire. We have two mornings like this in Bryce Canyon to get all the images you could possibly want. Make sure you bring a long lens so that you can isolate certain formations. During the afternoon you will have time to go below the canyon rim (trail conditions permitting) to see the formations closer.