Hello. We are planning a trip to USA this summer (early July). We are starting in New Orleans. By air to Las Vegas and Grand Canyon. Then we are driving a car from Las Vegas to San Fransico along the Highway 1 in California.
Some questions: Is it easy to find the best sites i Death Valley, or is it possible to get a guide there?
What about the Grand Canyon from south? Are there places there thats its better than others? Is it the early monrning light thats the most impressing at the Canyon?
Any sugestions about California. Landscape, places and things to see both for a nature photographer and for non photographers.
Oyvind, it would be very helpful if you give us an idea of how much time you have. That will make it easier for us to suggest specific places.
I will say this, though: The desert regions, and especially Death Valley will be very hot! You'll likely be forced to shoot very early in the day and then toward sunset because you'll be wanting cool shade during the hot portion of the day.
You did not mention them, but you might also consider Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks while you're in California.
Thank you for the answer. Time is difficult. We are 6 persons (not all of them are naturephotographs). The purpose with the tour is to see a little bit of US, by the road. I guess that on the way from Las Vegas to San Fransico we will use about 10 days. Highway no 1 is the main road for the trip in California. I wil check out those parks that you are listing.
Thanks again.
Oyvind, yes you probably dont want to be in Death Valley in July, unless you enjoy temperatures that routinely are above 50 degrees Celsius
The Grand Canyon is great, although personally you wont find me anywhere near it in July--way too crowded. If you go, might want to consider getting down into the Canyon (avoiding the rim) or possibly the north side if time permits. Sunrise is a good time!
Ive lived on the CA coast for over 10 years, so once you have a better idea of your plans, if you have any specific questions feel free to ask. Preston's suggestions are great, and if you dont mind cool foggy weather the coast is a good place to be in July. Personally, I think you would be best heading as far north as possible--there are some great spots in the Bay area, but for a photographer the best opportunities are up north--in the national and state redwood parks along the north coast of California, and the beaches of southern Oregon. Good luck!
Highway 1 from south of Camel up through southern Oregon is a great plan. Do NOT miss Yosemite or the redwoods whatever you do. Have a wonderful time.
Joe Rogers
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4 repliesSome questions: Is it easy to find the best sites i Death Valley, or is it possible to get a guide there?
What about the Grand Canyon from south? Are there places there thats its better than others? Is it the early monrning light thats the most impressing at the Canyon?
Any sugestions about California. Landscape, places and things to see both for a nature photographer and for non photographers.
I will be most thankful for comments.
I will say this, though: The desert regions, and especially Death Valley will be very hot! You'll likely be forced to shoot very early in the day and then toward sunset because you'll be wanting cool shade during the hot portion of the day.
You did not mention them, but you might also consider Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks while you're in California.
--P
Thanks again.
Oyvind
The Grand Canyon is great, although personally you wont find me anywhere near it in July--way too crowded. If you go, might want to consider getting down into the Canyon (avoiding the rim) or possibly the north side if time permits. Sunrise is a good time!
Ive lived on the CA coast for over 10 years, so once you have a better idea of your plans, if you have any specific questions feel free to ask. Preston's suggestions are great, and if you dont mind cool foggy weather the coast is a good place to be in July. Personally, I think you would be best heading as far north as possible--there are some great spots in the Bay area, but for a photographer the best opportunities are up north--in the national and state redwood parks along the north coast of California, and the beaches of southern Oregon. Good luck!
Joe Rogers