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Hello from Utah!

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by TOLady, May 16, 2007.

  1. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Last minute trip traveling around the State. Just landed at SLC, heading towards Zion NP, then onwards to Glen Canyon, and then the Arches. Have until Saturday so there's plenty of time. The weather is superb - the sun is gloriously shining, I have a tripod, the 12-24 and the 17-55 and ready to grab some glorious shots. Thanks to PJohnP on the lens help for this trip. Yup, threw the 70-200VR in there just in case but that bag sure got heaving lugging it around airports! :biggrin:

    Can't edit on the road but will post some hopefully great shots when I land back in good ol' TO.

    From what I can see here at 8AM, it's fantastic country.:smile: I'm really looking forward to this trip!
     
    TOLady, May 16, 2007
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  2. SamIAM

    SamIAM

    1,920
    May 4, 2006
    Alpharetta, GA
    Lucky you. Best of luck for a trip with lots of beautiful shots.
     
    SamIAM, May 16, 2007
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  3. wbeem

    wbeem

    1,814
    Feb 11, 2007
    Sanford, FL
    William Beem
    Enjoy, and try not to melt in the sweltering heat.
     
    wbeem, May 16, 2007
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  4. Toby D

    Toby D

    1,172
    Mar 7, 2006
    Iowaay
    Just there a couple of weeks ago. Watch for the wild turkeys, they were everywhere and very photogenic. You can get pretty close to them.

    If you have the choice on the way to Glen Canyon/Page, Az, I suggest US 89 Alt. Both diverge in Kanab, Ut. Its a few more miles, but so much prettier. The Vermillion Cliffs and forest. But if you love the desert, US 89 is a bit shorter and takes you right over the dam. The "Horseshoes" are just south of Page.

    It should be beautiful weather, enjoy.
     
    Toby D, May 16, 2007
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  5. bfullmer

    bfullmer

    2,356
    Apr 14, 2005
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Have a great time Sandi! That part of the state is gorgeous. Hope you can get to gether with Gordon (Greyflash) when you're in Zion. He's a great guy.

    If you have some time the mountains around SLC are beautiful as well. Wish I had known you were coming, it would've been nice to meet you.
     
    bfullmer, May 16, 2007
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  6. PJohnP

    PJohnP

    4,084
    Feb 5, 2005
    Sandi :


    Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima maxima culpa ! :wink:

    Next time that I'm in Toronto, I'll carry your bags for you. :biggrin:

    But I do think having the telephoto with you will prove useful, especially for that across the abyss shot of Delicate Arch, or a couple of other locations.

    Have fun, young lady.



    John P.
     
    PJohnP, May 16, 2007
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  7. Mike Z

    Mike Z

    1,240
    May 30, 2005
    Northbrook, IL
    Sandi,
    Have a great time. I'm looking forward to seeing your shots. I think you're going to use that 70-200 more than you think. Some of the formations are so enormous, you can't do them justice unless you get a little distance from them.
    Good shooting.
    Mike
     
    Mike Z, May 16, 2007
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  8. Jarrell

    Jarrell

    1,691
    Feb 13, 2005
    Macon, Ga.
    Sandi, where the heck are you off to this time? I thought you were down in Central America somewhere, but you're driving around in Utah. :rolleyes: 
    Jarrell
     
    Jarrell, May 16, 2007
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  9. Pa

    Pa Subscribing Member

    18,784
    May 5, 2005
    SW Virginia
    Sandi, you're in for a treat, and I do envy you.

    The last time I was there it was still in the bad 'ol film days, and I had relegated all the photography to my wife!

    Have a great time.
     
    Pa, May 17, 2007
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  10. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Well, I shot 1,302 pics yesterday ( a LOT of panos in there), did Zion NP in the a.m. (Red Canyon as well) and then got over to Bryce and it's jaw-dropping gorgeous! Did sunset at Bryce Ampitheatre at Bryce Point - and then did the last few hours at, of course!, Sunset Point. Doing more of Bryce Canyon today and then heading back up to SLC - probably get in very late. Tomorrow will be spent working my way home through the airport systems - oh joy!

    Jarrell, that was the plan on Monday but it got changed rather quickly due to unforseen circumstances. Decision-making brought me to Utah and I'm so glad it did - phenomenal countryside. The sun on the red rocks is even better in person.... Listened to the coyotes calling last night, billions of stars out here (don't forget I'm in the city = no stars) and I'm sitting watching the hares running through the underbrush this morning.

    Good news is that I think I lost 10 lbs yesterday from all the hiking! Good shoes and lots of enthusiasm helps.

    Pa, you just HAVE to do the trip again and shoot it as well.

    John, the 12-24 and the 17-55 are getting a great workout. The 12-24 on the Fuji survived a backside gravel-slide down a hill yesterday and so did I! There might even be a picture of it somewhere. :biggrin:

    Arches NP is being sidetracked this trip - just not enough time and can do it next time around. Don't want to just spend our time racing, but rather getting great shots of the places we're visiting. Weather is co-operating perfectly, couldn't ask for better.

    Will post a bunch after I get home and get some editing done. I can see a whole wall at home being devoted to this, and of course, a photobook is in order. Cheers, folks, no wonder so many of you want to live in this part of the country - breathtaking!
     
    TOLady, May 18, 2007
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  11. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,080
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Hi Sandi, just noticed this thread. Sounds like you had a great time. It was sort of hot while you were here but that goes with the territory. I too love this part of our country and that is one of the reasons that I settled in St. George. I am just 45 minutes away from Zion N.P.

    Looking forward to your pictures of the trip.
     
    greyflash, May 18, 2007
    #11
  12. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    Very much looking forward to your images from this adventure Sandi!
     
    dmwphoto, May 18, 2007
    #12
  13. SRA

    SRA

    3,057
    Jul 29, 2005
    Orem, Utah
    Kinko that. :biggrin:
     
    SRA, May 18, 2007
    #13
  14. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    YOU GO GIRL:>)))))))))))))))))))))))))
    Sure as hell wish I was with ya
     
    Gale, May 18, 2007
    #14
  15. DoorMan

    DoorMan Guest

    Take a lot of photos Sandi. I am looking forward to seeing some of them. That is a beautiful area.
     
    DoorMan, May 19, 2007
    #15
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