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USA Shiprock

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This spot was one of the highlights during my last travel to the US. It's located in the far Northwest of New Mexico, near the City of Farmington.
It's the spot for the sunset, I will upload a second spot for the sunrise.

Photography Tips

I loved to photograph there, I saw no other people in this area, totally crazy.
Standard zoom 24-70 is fine here. Try to use the natural wall as a guiding line.

Travel Information

There is a dirt road exit from the main road (map) but I wouldn`t call it even a dirt road, it is not easy to drive, a lot of deep bumps.
Don`t come too late, I was a little bit in a hurry as I underestimated the travel time, even from the main road it took you some time. no parking there, but you can stop anywhere. Don`t get too close to the rock itself its sacred by the Navajos.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 07:00 - 17:03 | current local time: 03:15

Photo Themes beautiful desert Landscape Mountain nature Rock Sunset sunsets

Locations New Mexico Shiprock Farmington 4 Corners

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Spot Comments (9)

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Ron Leckie 03.10.2023

Fantastic shot! Did you drive up on the east side where I see a "road" then climb over to the west to get the setting sun on it from that side?

Gord McKenna 11.02.2018

Wonderful shot, fresh. And thanks for the travel advice too.

Michael Keil 09.03.2018

Thanks a lot Gord

Bill Boswell 31.05.2017

I've been there twice but on the other side near the corral. This shot is MUCH more interesting.

Michael Keil 05.06.2017

Thanks a lot Bill

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Manuel Becker 29.05.2017

Holy moly, this is definitely an amazing place and therefore a highlight without a question. Especially the composition from this perspective looks breathtaking Michael!

Michael Keil 29.05.2017

Thanks a lot Manuel, I really highly recommend this spot. No other people in the whole area while I was there. This is also a spot you haven't seen a million times on the Internet.

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Manuel Becker 29.05.2017

Yeah, very true... when I just saw this image there was no way for me, that this one isn't included in our newsletter on Wednesday. Really stunning spot + perfect photographic execution buddy!

Michael Keil 30.05.2017

Appreciate it Manuel