Sunrise

Moonrise

Is this a great day or what?

For the last 3 nights Jack and I have been camping at Monument Valley The View Campground. It is inside the Navajo Tribal Park. On boy, yes does it have a view.

The view from our campsite

Unfortunately that is about all it has. No water, no electric, no shade, well, you get the idea.

We have driven the road around the valley three times now. We start off early in the morning and have the place virtually to ourselves. By 1 o'clock we are done photographing and heading back. That's when the dozens and dozens of tour buses filled with people start to descend into the valley. Great news for early risers.

What a fabulous place for photography

Here is what the tourists come for. Actually it's pretty cool huh?

Tonight is full moon. Harvest moon if I have my calendar right. Jack and I will be right on the bluff to photograph it. Probably with huge grins on our faces.

They really don't want you pooping on the monument!

Jack and I are about 3 1/2 hours away from Monument Valley, Utah, which is what I consider the start of our photo vacation. For the last 2 days this has mostly been my view. If you look really hard you can see Jack's vehicle off in the distance.

Jack way off in the distance

We are so focused on our destination, that I haven't even taken a photo with my “big boy” camera. Hopefully that will all change this afternoon. Now I have got to pack up, have some breakfast and get to Monument Valley. Let the adventures begin!

Pretty nice sunrise. It's 48 degrees!

Ready to go!

The van is almost packed, and I am ready to go. I start off on my Utah photography adventure on Monday. Can you tell that I am excited. My friend and photo buddy Jack will be joining me. I am looking forward to getting some great shots.

A map of my route in Utah