29th Nov 2010: Sedona in Arizona

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Sedona 

Sedona is a beautiful tourist destination in Arizona known for its natural beauty and spiritual atmosphere. It is surrounded by red rock mountains and magnificent canyons, and the scenery is spectacular, making it the perfect place to enjoy hiking and outdoor activities. 

Sedona is also known for its energy points called "vortexes". Many people visit for meditation and retreats, seeking peace of mind. There are also many art galleries and craft stores where you can enjoy works by local artists. There are also plenty of opportunities to learn about local culture and history. There are hiking trails that beginners and advanced hikers can enjoy, and you can feel the spectacular rock mountains up close.  

Sedona has four seasons, and spring and autumn weather is especially mild and comfortable. It is hot in summer and cold in winter, but the snowy scenery is also beautiful.

Sedona is a special place where the beauty of nature and spiritual experiences are fused together, and it is a place of healing for many people. It is a spot worth visiting.


Photography 

The charm of Sedona is the vast nature that spreads out before your eyes. You can enjoy various scenery in each season, but autumn is recommended. The trees turn red and yellow, and the red Rocky Mountains shine in the sunlight under the clear blue sky, creating a beauty you will never forget. 

Using a CPL filter, you can reduce the diffuse reflection of light and take photos with a strong contrast. It is a good idea to have a wide-angle lens to capture the vast natural scenery. It is also a good idea to have a local guide show you around, as they can efficiently bring you the best photo spots. 

The Japanese guide Nana san who helped us was a really nice person, and we even visited her home and had a chance to talk to her about various things.

    Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/50s ／ F3.9 ／ ISO100 ／ - 0.7


    Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/25s ／ F5.6 ／ ISO100 ／ - 0.7


    Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/50s ／ F4.5 ／ ISO100 ／ ± 0.0


    Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/80s ／ F5.6 ／ ISO100 ／ - 0.3


    Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/125s ／ F5.6 ／ ISO100 ／ - 0.7


    Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/20s ／ F11 ／ ISO100 ／ ± 0.0


Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/80s ／ F3.5 ／ ISO100 ／ - 0.3


Olympus PEN E-P2 ／ M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ／ 1/320s ／ F3.9 ／ ISO100 ／ ± 0.0


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Location: アメリカ合衆国 〒86336 アリゾナ州 セドナ

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