Three districts that do not connect by road, each with its own character and its own driving commitment. Island in the Sky is a day; the Needles is a trip; the Maze is an expedition.
Mesa Arch16mm · f/4 · 1/10s · ISO 50
Waiting for the Sun16mm · f/4 · 1/100s · ISO 100
Island in the Sky Sunrise16mm · f/6.3 · 1/60s · ISO 250
Prickly Pear35mm · f/6.3 · 1/60s · ISO 250
Monument Basin70mm · f/7.1 · 1/50s · ISO 160
Candlestick Tower129mm · f/11 · 1/25s · ISO 64
Shafer Trail70mm · f/6.3 · 1/80s · ISO 50
Storm over the Canyons70mm · f/9 · 1/80s · ISO 100Best for photography in Apr, Oct.
Island in the Sky, the Needles and the Maze are separate multi-hour drives from each other. The White Rim needs a backcountry permit and real 4WD. No water at Island in the Sky.
June through August: the same heat as Arches with longer walks and far fewer people around if something goes wrong.
4 of 8 frames on the FE 16–35mm.