One of the most important things to a photographer is light. At the turn of the last century, photographers and camera men in the infancy of film used available light. That's where skylights were desired for stills photographers and where the backlot came into play. Now photographers use electronic strobes in studio or portable units when on location. For landscape the photographer relies on natural light. Above is a photo that was taken on our day trip in Death Valley. This was taken between 6 and 6:30 p.m.; dusk. Even in March the richness of the color is unbelievable.
So I'm planning to go to Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend. I'm planning ahead for sunrise and sunset. Where does one go to research this information? The US Navy! Yeah the navy http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.php . This site is truly remarkable it will aid a photographer who isn't familiar with a geographical location regarding, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, and new and full moons. It will aid you in times for these locations.
Next post is more research.
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