Red Rock Country of Utah Destination GTG

01/07/2006 11:26:52 PM · #51

Oh man, I'm crazy busy until after May 13, then I might have a couple of days, especially if a weekend is considered. Have we decided on a date. I don't recall seeing a date decided on in the thread yet. I'll go anywhere down there. May is a nice time with lots of flowers blooming!

Thanks Becky for the heads up to this thread!

~David

dsidwell

Canon EOS-5D

01/07/2006 11:28:05 PM · #52

Oops. I need to read more carefully:

Decisions made so far (1/5/06):
Date: The dates are: Friday, May 5th - Monday, May 8th. Traveling to the site will be May 5th AM, and heading home will be May 8th PM.

I still might be able to make a few of these days. Here's hoping!

01/07/2006 11:34:51 PM · #53

Originally posted by dsidwell:

There are several people hoping you'll come. We'd love to pick your brain, er... I maean, meet you.

Becky

01/07/2006 11:54:10 PM · #54

My fingers are crossed that I can make it. During the last 6 months I've visited Canyonland, Arches, Capital Reef, Valley of the Gods, Monument Valley and many indian ruins in the four corners areas. Anywhere is great. I think that maybe Moab is a great central point especially if several areas are in need of photographic exploration. The whole area is a wonderland of photographic possibilities.

01/08/2006 12:00:35 AM · #55

Phantom,
We're cheering for you to make it, too. I'll put you down for a Moab vote on the 1st entry of this post.

01/08/2006 12:16:26 AM · #56

Here's a pic I took this week in Southern Utah. Lots of hidden Indian ruins

Oh by the way this is near Monticello Utah, about 60 south of Moab

Message edited by author 2006-01-09 18:47:07.

01/09/2006 03:01:15 AM · #57

Here's a pic I took this summer at Capital Reef. So many great places to go, Moab, capital Reef or even Monticello.

jrtodd

Nikon D850

01/09/2006 08:18:26 AM · #58

Here's one from Cedar Mesa near Blanding. Didn't do to well in the Free Study challenge but I like it.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

01/09/2006 08:57:51 AM · #59

My vote would be for the Lake Powell/Escalante area as just about everything else is too long of a drive for me coming from the Phoenix area.
Don't put much weight in my vote though, I'm listing my status as questionable. I doubt I'll have vacation time to spare and it's a long drive for a weekend.

Chiqui

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

01/09/2006 09:22:37 AM · #60

I am so bummed this is in May!!! If it was in Aprild we'd be able to go. Oh well, maybe next time.

June

dsidwell

Canon EOS-5D

01/09/2006 09:31:36 AM · #61

I've been all over the areas in southern Utah. I recommend a place that is easy for everyone coming to get to. Many of the nat'l parks have been mentioned, and they're always good choices. Moab is a nice place because we'd be near many different places both in parks and outside of national parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse point, and some groovy places that aren't on the map). Moab is also a good choice because it is home of the best green chili in North America (so the restaurant says) and many nifty art shops. Moab is also on some main roads and is close enough to CO that we might get some folks from there, too.

Capitol Reef is probably my favorite national park, but it is a bit harder to get to.

Zion is another good choice, since it's fairly close to I-15 and is easily accessible to folks, even in Las Vegas. Plus in Zion, we could go to Angels Landing and perhaps some slot canyons.

My votes would be for Moab or Zion.

01/09/2006 12:26:18 PM · #62

Hey Becky, ain't this fun, everyone giving all kinds of suggestions but none strong enough to count as a vote ... we're all so confused but having fun.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

01/09/2006 09:53:00 PM · #63

Here's a few pics I took while in Southern Utah last weekend.

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

01/09/2006 10:07:22 PM · #64

Ok Rebecca you can change me from a maybe to an "in". Decided I could make the long drive from Washington State! I vote for Moab at either of the places with cabins.

Thanks for your efforts.

edit: The fact that we are on our 22nd consecutive day of rain had something to do with my change of heart. LOL

Message edited by author 2006-01-09 22:08:33.

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

01/09/2006 10:32:42 PM · #65

Originally posted by dsidwell:

I hope you do, and Marianne too, I would so much like to meet you two! I'm not entirely sure I can make it, but I'm going to try.

I've been to Arches. I've never seen cliff-dwellings though, and would just love to see some.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

01/09/2006 11:44:10 PM · #66

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

edit: The fact that we are on our 22nd consecutive day of rain had something to do with my change of heart. LOL

Rub it in... We are approaching 100 consecutive days without rain!!! 85 days and counting and nothing in the 10 day forecast.

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

01/09/2006 11:50:44 PM · #67

Ouch - Hope you get rain soon. Look what is happening in Texas and Oklahoma.

Besides we'll want a good wildflower bloom in the spring!

turdave

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/10/2006 12:01:08 AM · #68

hmmmm, only a 24 hour drive.

Beautiful area. I have been there a couple of times.

Wish I could join you but I just can't bring myself to drive that far for a weekend....and well I hate flying.

RobotBanjo

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

01/10/2006 12:08:07 AM · #69

I'm so excited :D
My photographin' dad is probably coming too, so put him on the list.
We don't much have a preference to where we go, anything is fine with us :D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

01/13/2006 08:49:46 PM · #70

I'm hoping that everyone who wanted to express an opinion on the destination has put in their opinion.

And the winner is............. Moab!!!!

Actually, I don't think we can go wrong. We might just have to have another GTG at Capitol Reef next year, however, this year is MOAB, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and landmarks there abouts!

Those of you who like to do such things, please check out places to stay that accomodate the mattress set and the camping set. There are two links in the 1st post that look pretty good. Put your opinions up and let's decide, so we can book the place.

Congratulations! It's a Moab GTG!
Becky

mycelium

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

01/13/2006 09:04:10 PM · #71

oh man, I would LOVE to go back to Moab. I was there in the summer and spent several days at Arches and Canyonlands (and several afternoons in the air-conditioned $5 matinee movie theater!) The desert country is breathtaking, stark, and imposing. Y'all who can attend are lucky.

Artifacts

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/13/2006 09:20:19 PM · #72

Originally posted by PhantomEWO:

Here's a few pics I took while in Southern Utah last weekend.

I'm being a nitpicker and easily could be wrong so feel free to ignore this but I believe that, though partly on the border, most of Monument Valley is on the Arizona side. That includes the Mintons in the above picture. The tall rocks in the far background, I think, are on the Utah side. :) I think! :)

Nald

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/13/2006 09:58:58 PM · #73

I'm really down with anything. Moab would rock!

01/15/2006 08:14:39 PM · #74

Bump... Any preferences as to where we stay in Moab?

There are a couple links in the 1st entry. Check them out and let me know.

Becky

jrtodd

Nikon D850