Great trip and recommendations.

Finally back and finished downloading roughly 2ooo+ images. Now the arduous task of doing my selects. This photo is Artist's Lookout in Monument Valley.

One thing I must say, if you haven't traveled in this part of the country you're missing some of the most breath-taking scenery anywhere in the world.

I also encourage anyone who does make this trip, to keep their equipment to a minimum. I used a full-frame Canon DSLR and a wide-angle zoom lens for 90% of my trip. I ran into to one photographer that had one body and ten lenses. Although they were all primes, he regretfully admitted he should have taken his zoom lenses.

I also would recommend that instead of renting a compact car, that you upgrade to a vehicle that is larger and more suitable for the terrain. When I got to the car rental in Phoenix, they automatically upgraded me because they didn't have a compact. I chose a Chevrolet HHR and glad I did! It was great on gas and could take all the cow paths that I went on. It's a cross-over type vehicle and surprisingly well made. Oh don't forget you GPS, if you don't have one the rental place have them for a reasonable daily fee.

If you travel in the latter part of August or the beginning of September, make sure that you have water with you to keep hydrated. The temperatures can still hover between 98-102 degrees.

Now on to doing some of my selects.