Day 1... I will meet you as you get off the plane in Las Vegas. As you come through the door into the baggage 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 Monument Valley.

Days 4 and 5… On Tuesday morning we leave the Grand Canyon and head to Monument Valley. On the way we shall take a short diversion to a small but impressive overlook known to a few as ‘Coal Canyon.’ Once again we shall arrive in Monument Valley in time to catch the setting sun lighting up the Mittens. The following morning we shall be up nice and early , and make our way back up to the Valley where we shall have the opportunity to capture the pre dawn light. Later that morning after breakfast we shall go down into the Valley, where we shall spend the rest of the day and drive the 17 mile scenic drive, stopping at all the points of interest. Weshall enjoy another sunset that evening from near the visitors center. The following day we leave Monument Valley and head to the small town of Moab, but not before we have taken the opportunity to capture another rising sun.

Days 6 and 7… Today, Moab is a thriving tourist town, nestled amongst the red bluffs of Canyon Country. This is where we shall be based for the next two nights. We generally arrive in Moab around lunch time and you will have the remainder of the day to yourselves to explore this quaint town. The following morning we shall be up very early and make our way to Arches National Park where we shall spend the whole day visiting and capturing on our film the red rock formations and arches. Sunrise will be behind the North Window, a majestic arch which also frames Turret Arch. Later that morning you will be given plenty of time to hike the Devil’s Garden, an easy graded trail which will take you to Landscape Arch among many others.
During the afternoon we shall visit the area know as the Windows, where Double Arch is located before spending sunset at Balanced Rock. Those of you with a lot of energy will be given the chance to take the strenuous hike up to Delicate Arch where you can spend sunset if you so wish.

Days 8 and 9… We leave Moab for the short 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 afterbreakfast 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.

Days 12 and 13...… The next two nights will be in Zion Canyon National Park. With its towering golden cliffs, stark Cottonwood trees and the graceful Virgin River we will be spoilt for choice of subject. Our first afternoon will be spent in the top part of Zion where endless amounts of swirling sandstone formations exist, along with pines trees dotted around. Sunset will see us capturing the last few rays of light hitting the Watchman. Next morning at sunrise, we shall shoot the Court of the Patriarchs as the rock formations glow golden and the shadows begin to creep up the walls. The rest of the day willbe spent in Zion Canyon where you will be able to take the short hike around to Emerald Pools. During the afternoon we shall move up to the far end of the Canyon where subdued
light produces an alpenglow effect and will astound you in its quality providing numerous photographic opportunities once again. The next morning will find us behind the old visitor center looking towards the Towers of the Virgin for our last sunrise shoot of the trip. After breakfast we leave for Las Vegas arriving around mid day.