Besides being Valentines Day, this February 14 is the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Statehood for Arizona. This desert southwest state includes some of the most dramatic scenery in the United States and many locations are constant draws for nature and landscape photographers. Arizona also offers a wealth of opportunity for adventure travel and for history buffs.
The images in the slideshow imbedded here are from some trips I’ve made to Arizona, and show just a sample of its attractions: Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, Lake Powell, Sedona, Route 66 and more. Hover your mouse pointer near the top of the images for caption and location. Click on this link to watch the slideshow with larger images in a separate window.
Check out the work of some of my friends who live in Arizona for even more outstanding photography of the state: Jack Dykinga, Kerrick James, Victor Beer. Each of these photographers also offer tours and workshops in the state. For a small group tour, without a specific photo purpose but with people who will put you in some of the most photogenic locations, I highly recommend Detours of Arizona.
Check this link for some of the special events planned this year for the Arizona Centennial. For more information about visiting Arizona, check the official Arizona Office of Tourism website. Photographers will definitely want to get a copy of Laurent Martres’ award winning guidebook Photographing the Southwest, Volume 2 – Arizona.
Do you have a gallery or slideshow of Arizona photographs? Feel free to add a link in the Comments section.
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