Shiprock, USA
Michael Keil
Michael Keil www.emkyle.com
Shiprock, USA
Michael Keil
Michael Keil www.emkyle.com
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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 07:23 - 17:05 | current local time: 06:33
Photo Themes beautiful desert Landscape Mountain nature Rock Sunset sunsets

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Spot Comments (9)

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Ron Leckie
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
Gord McKenna 11.02.2018
Wonderful shot, fresh. And thanks for the travel advice too.
Michael Keil
Michael Keil 09.03.2018
Thanks a lot Gord
Bill Boswell
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
Michael Keil 05.06.2017
Thanks a lot Bill
Manuel Becker Team
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
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.
Manuel Becker Team
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
Michael Keil 30.05.2017
Appreciate it Manuel

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