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Some books I like

Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest)
A great resource for any photographer going to southern Utah. The book describes where and when to take the iconic shots we've all seen, but also gives directions ato a number of less photographed areas, on and off the beaten path. Of course there are a lot of wonderful photographs by the author in the book as well, as if we'd need any more insprination to go. ;-)

Photographing the Southwest: Volume 2--Arizona (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest) Another of Martrés excellent photography guides, this one descibes the many wonders of Arizona. Like Volume 1, this volume tells were to go for the 'standard' photos as well as how to get to some viewpoints that aren't as commonly photographed. Even in areas where it seems like you can point your camera any direction and get a great shot, it is nice to have a guide book that helps you 'focus' on some of the better places. As with his other books, there are plenty of the authors photos included to whet your appetite for your trip.

Photographing the Southwest: Volume 3--Colorado/New Mexico (Photographing the Soutwest) Volume 3 of Martrés photography guides to the Ameriocan Southwest, this one covering Colorado and New Mexico. As with the other volumes, this is an excellent guide for the first time visitor to the area as well as for those who have been before but are looking for some new spots to photograph. Highly recommended if you are planning at trip to the Southwest anytime soon.

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America

I'm not a birder by any stretch of the imagination, but I can see that these are excellent field resources for anyone who is. I like it because it allows me to easily identify the birds that I photograph, and it's a nice size to carry in a camera bag. It's great to be able to come back to camp at night and tag the photos I've taken with the correct species, and to learn a little something about birds as I go.

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park (Lonely Planet National Park Guides)

Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon: National Parks (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

The first books I look for when I'm heading to an area I haven't been to before (or haven't been to in a while) are the Lonely Planet Guides. They contain tons of information on what to see, where to stay, what to eat, and things to photograph. Certainly not the only books I get, but if I could only get one book the appropriate guide for the area would be it.

The Smoky Mountains Photograper's Guide
This book is an excellent resource for those taveling to the Smokies. It has a wealth of information on where, when and what to photograph at different times of the year and even different times of the day.

Modified 17 July, 2010

Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest)	A great resource for any photographer going to southern Utah. The book describes where and when to take the iconic shots we've all seen, but also gives directions ato a number of less photographed areas, on and off the beaten path. Of course there are a lot of wonderful photographs by the author in the book as well, as if we'd need any more insprination to go. ;-)

Photographing the Southwest: Volume 2--Arizona (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest)	Another of Martrés excellent photography guides, this one descibes the many wonders of Arizona. Like Volume 1, this volume tells were to go for the 'standard' photos as well as how to get to some viewpoints that aren't as commonly photographed. Even in areas where it seems like you can point your camera any direction and get a great shot, it is nice to have a guide book that helps you 'focus' on some of the better places. As with his other books, there are plenty of the authors photos included to whet your appetite for your trip.

Photographing the Southwest: Volume 3--Colorado/New Mexico (Photographing the Soutwest)	Volume 3 of Martrés photography guides to the Ameriocan Southwest, this one covering Colorado and New Mexico. As with the other volumes, this is an excellent guide for the first time visitor to the area as well as for those who have been before but are looking for some new spots to photograph. Highly recommended if you are planning at trip to the Southwest anytime soon.

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America	I'm not a birder by any stretch of the imagination, but I can see that these are excellent field resources for anyone who is. I like it because it allows me to easily identify the birds that I photograph, and it's a nice size to carry in a camera bag. It's great to be able to come back to camp at night and tag the photos I've taken with the correct species, and to learn a little something about birds as I go.

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park (Lonely Planet National Park Guides) Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon: National Parks (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks	The first books I look for when I'm heading to an area I haven't been to before (or haven't been to in a while) are the Lonely Planet Guides. They contain tons of information on what to see, where to stay, what to eat, and things to photograph. Certainly not the only books I get, but if I could only get one book the appropriate guide for the area would be it.

The Smoky Mountains Photograper's Guide	This book is an excellent resource for those taveling to the Smokies. It has a wealth of information on where, when and what to photograph at different times of the year and even different times of the day.