This time around we're going on an unforgettable journey through scenic Valley of the Gods, one of the most stunning landscapes in the desert Southwest (the list is quite extensive, I don't have a hard copy. You'll have to get one from somebody else). This was a great follow up to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Even the scenic drive through Colorado to this area was a real treat!

In this video we'll explore the area and I'll do my best to capture what's truly a breathtaking location through an ever changing lighting environment. It's truly a nature and landscape photography paradise! There will be a good number of panoramas and a bit of astrophotography in this one. Did I mention we have a drone? We have a drone.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the ride and get inspired by the beauty of the desert. Cheers and thanks for coming along.

(but really, telling me about your dog in the comments is totally welcomed)
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Equipment used:
Canon 5D Mark IV
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 70-200mm f/4 L IS
Rokinon 14mm F/2.8
Manfrotto Element Traveler
Google Pixel 4XL
GoPro Hero 8 and 9
DJI Mini 2
Sky Watcher Star Adventurer 2i

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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Recap
00:40 Travel to Valley of the Gods
01:20 Arriving at Valley of the Gods
01:55 Set up at Camp
02:13 Initial Exposures
03:50 Mezcal Interrupted, Valley Illuminated, 70-200mm walkabout
07:15 Big Skies and a Gradual Shift to Twilight with the 16-35mm
08:35 Evening at the campsite
08:48 Astrophotography at Valley of the Gods
09:21 Wednesday Morning
10:26 Drone Flight
11:42 Final morning exposures
12:38 Outro





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