Things to photograph around Arizona?

[TickTockMan]

Besides Monument Valley, Walnut Canyon, The Grand Canyon, The Four Corners and The Painted Desert, what would you recommend to take pictures of?

 

[Alistair]

Sedona

 

[Araucaria]

When I was out in northern Arizona, the most spectacular places I remember besides the ones you’ve mentioned, are Sunset Crater, the San Francisco (Mt. Humphries) Peaks, the Meteor Crater, and the Petrified Forest. I think Sunset Crater might be the most underrated attraction in the whole area. It is a mountain formed from volcanic ejecta which rises above the land surface. The San Francisco Peaks is a three-peaked mountain that dominates the area and can be seen for many miles. Usually they’re snow-covered, and you really don’t have to get too close (within a few miles) to take its picture. The mountain looks disappointingly small in the photos I took quite a few years ago, but I noticed that today’s cell phones allow you to zoom in on the feature you want with no degradation in detail quality.

The Meteor Crater is a spectacular sight, especially when you realize it was formed by the impact of a meteor from above outer space. And you can take the pictures of the Petrified Forest. I would suggest taking a few closeup pics of the brilliantly colored petrified wood.

 

[TickTockMan]

When I was out in northern Arizona, the most spectacular places I remember besides the ones you’ve mentioned, are Sunset Crater, the San Francisco (Mt. Humphries) Peaks, the Meteor Crater, and the Petrified Forest. I think Sunset Crater might be the most underrated attraction in the whole area. It is a mountain formed from volcanic ejecta which rises above the land surface. The San Francisco Peaks is a three-peaked mountain that dominates the area and can be seen for many miles. Usually they’re snow-covered, and you really don’t have to get too close (within a few miles) to take its picture. The mountain looks disappointingly small in the photos I took quite a few years ago, but I noticed that today’s cell phones allow you to zoom in on the feature you want with no degradation in detail quality.

The Meteor Crater is a spectacular sight, especially when you realize it was formed by the impact of a meteor from above outer space. And you can take the pictures of the Petrified Forest. I would suggest taking a few closeup pics of the brilliantly colored petrified wood.

Sedona

I want to partly retrace a trip I did when I was 16. Sedona is also on my list to visit. Couldn't remember if it was picturesque though.


The trip I did at 16 I hiked Sunset Crater, I believe there are lava beds around as well. I know I am in no shape to hike anymore, but I would love to go back. I will research your other suggestions. I have not heard of them.

Thanks.

 

[EddMarkStarr]

Had a wonderful time with friends at Lake Havasu City back in 1979. Very photogenic, especially in the evening.

 

[pornoboy]

While staying in Tucson I hiked here and liked it a lot..!

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Most southern area for winter sports in the US

 

[TickTockMan]

Thanks. I will look those places up.

 

[unloadonme]

Had a wonderful time with friends at Lake Havasu City back in 1979. Very photogenic, especially in the evening.

Isn't that the old London Bridge?

 

[NotHardUp1]

Unless Steve Martin was totally lying, King Tut's birthplace is there somewhere:

 

[NotHardUp1]

Isn't that the old London Bridge?

It certainly is.

Ironically, Arizona is also one of the few states where the Black Plague still breaks out in the U.S.

Coincidence?

 

[EddMarkStarr]

Isn't that the old London Bridge?

That's right, London Bridge is in Lake Havasu City, relocated stone by stone. What a wonderful landmark!