Re: South West USA Trip

[mturner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Marc Turner)]

     >Dear All,
     >
     >Just booked a flight for the cameras, myself and partner to Las Vegas 
     >on 19th May.  Will probably be buying a stock of film there before 
     >heading out to Utah for a touch of wilderness.
     >
     >. . .
     >
     >Also any tips for photo opportunities in the area would be welcome. 
     >Already have a wish list, but no firm plans . . .
     >
     >All the best,
     >
     >Clive   http://clive.bel-epa.com
     
     
     Clive,
     
     Since you are driving up to Utah I sure hope you are planning to stop 
     awhile at Bryce Canyon, in Utah near the Nevada boarder.  One of the 
     most scenic geological places in the country.  My Aunt and Uncle 
     (Carol and Jerry Pollock) work in the main restaurant/inn in that area 
     ("Ruby's") which is kind of a lodge.  The view from some of the 
     outlooks by moonlight is incredible and I'm sure they'd be glad to 
     tell you where to go.  The people are definitely friendly.  Never 
     tried IR film there but there should be some good possibilities.  
     Seems like chrome would be a good choice to get nice saturated colors 
     from the red rock formations and blue skies.  
     
     Actually, there's another nice scenic area before you get to the Utah 
     border, about an hour out of Las Vegas.  It's called something like 
     the "Valley of Fire".  If you see the signs for it you might want to 
     check it out.  Lots of red cliffs with interesting contours and 
     shadows when the sun shines across them.  Friendly chipmunks (see a 
     photo of my wife sharing a cracker with one at:
     
     http://weber.u.washington.edu/d40/pennzoil/photo/marc.html
     
     No facilities are available there except probably campgrounds.
     
     I don't know how far up into Utah you are going, but somewhere around 
     Nephi (about 1/3 of the way up) is an area covered by sand dunes if 
     you are interested in those kind of pictures!  Should be on the map as 
     I believe it is a national monument or national park.  Camping is 
     available or you could stay at an inn at a town nearby.  Hotels in 
     rural Utah are very inexpensive and friendly.
       
     
     -- Marc
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