100 Greatest Photographs Book Enters Second Printing

Last year, we released a stunning hardcover book, 100 Greatest Photographs to Ever Appear in Arizona Highways Magazine. The book has sold so well that it’s now in a second printing! So, what are you waiting for? Get your copy today!

From Navajo families and a Mohave girl to the splendor of the Grand Canyon and the grasslands of Southern Arizona, the 100 images that appear in the book are the best to have ever been published in Arizona Highways, as chosen by Photo Editor Jeff Kida and Editor Robert Stieve. As Stieve writes, “In my mind, there was no golden era, just decades and decades of spectacular photography — one great shot after another.” This book celebrates those great shots, both old and new, and pays tribute to the men and women who made them.

You can pick up 100 Greatest Photographs to Ever Appear in Arizona Highways Magazine at your neighborhood Costco or at the Arizona Highways gift shop, which is located at 2039 W. Lewis Avenue in Phoenix.

Photo Editor Jeff Kida’s Tips for Shooting in Winter Weather

Photo by Jeff Kida

In the January 2014 issue of Arizona Highways, we feature a magnificent portfolio, A Storm in the Desert. The idea was born after the February 20, 2013, winter storm that blanketed the Sonoran Desert in snow. It’s a rare occurrence; fortunately, several photographers, including Jack Dykinga, Paul Gill and Randy Prentice, decided to tackle the elements and photograph the event.

Below, Arizona Highways Photo Editor Jeff Kida talks about how to shoot in winter weather — you know, just in case it snows in the desert again.

1. Regardless of the season, weather is always your friend. Normal human beings run and hide from inclement weather, but photographers often go out in it. Places like the Grand Canyon aren’t going to change in our lifetime, but weather does change every year, and it creates a stage or a drama for a pre-existing setting. Embrace it!

2. A lot of scenic photographers like the grand photographs, and snow on the ground can create those grand scenes, but in weather, you can also make marvelous vignettes. Say you’ve got a fog or a mist. It creates a veil for a background, but if you combine that softened background with a long lens and a strong foreground, you can create incredible vignettes that way.

3. The key to shooting in snow is to know that a snowy scene is much brighter than an average scene, so it’s going to fool your camera meter — often, it’s 1 1/2 or two stops brighter than what your camera reads. Be aware of that, and use the exposure-compensation button and the histogram to make sure you have a good exposure.

4. Taking your camera from a warm vehicle to a cold environment can cause condensation in the lens. It’s not usually harmful, but it can freak you out. Just let the camera sit and literally cool off, and the condensation will dissipate on its own. The reverse is also true, by the way: If you’re in an air-conditioned car and you enter a hot environment, the same thing can happen.

5. Because snow is so reflective, one fun thing is to shoot at night. Because DSLRs have the ability to capture low-light situations, even with a partial moon, you can get great sparkles from ice and snowflakes that would almost mirror the stars. Shooting at night during winter is always a fun challenge.

We’ve Got the Perfect Gift for Your Thanksgiving Host or Hostess!

Still unsure what you’re bringing your Thanksgiving host or hostess tomorrow? Skip the pumpkin pie, ditch the wine and forget the green-bean casserole. Instead, present them with the 100 Greatest Photographs to Ever Appear in Arizona Highways Magazine. From Navajo families and a Mohave girl to the splendor of the Grand Canyon and the grasslands of Southern Arizona, the 100 images that appear in these pages are the best to have ever been published in Arizona Highways, as chosen by Photo Editor Jeff Kida and Editor Robert Stieve. As Stieve writes, “In my mind, there was no golden era, just decades and decades of spectacular photography — one great shot after another.” This book celebrates those great shots, both old and new, and pays tribute to the men and women who made them.

You can pick up the 100 Greatest Photographs to Ever Appear in Arizona Highways Magazine at your neighborhood Costco or at the Arizona Highways gift shop, which is located at 2039 W. Lewis Avenue in Phoenix.

Check Out These Great Gift Ideas…

“In my mind, there was no golden era, just decades and decades of spectacular photography — one great shot after another.” — Robert Stieve

The holidays are right around the corner — OK, not really, but everyone else seems to be getting into the spirit (and not the Halloween variety) — so, with that, why not start thinking about what you’ll be giving your favorite friends and family this gift-giving season?

Not to worry; we have three very good ideas below:

100 Greatest Photographs to Ever Appear inArizona Highways Magazine: From Navajo families and a Mohave girl to the splendor of the Grand Canyon and the grasslands of Southern Arizona, the 100 images that appear in these pages are the best to have ever been published in Arizona Highways, as chosen by Photo Editor Jeff Kida and Editor Robert Stieve. As Stieve writes, “In my mind, there was no golden era, just decades and decades of spectacular photography — one great shot after another.” This book celebrates those great shots, both old and new, and pays tribute to the men and women who made them.

Arizona Highways Camping Guide: From quiet, isolated high-mountain sites to low-desert locations, Arizona Highways Camping Guide features 100 of the best campgrounds in Arizona. The book, which includes Arizona Highways’ iconic photography and maps, is sorted by region and written for car-campers and families. Detailed information about locations, amenities, seasonal accessibility and fees is included with each listing.

Arizona Highways Hiking Guide: Fifty-two of the best day hikes in Arizona — one for each weekend of the year, organized by seasons. Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine and an experienced backwoods trekker, selected hikes ranging from easy walks in the woods to challenging journeys to Arizona’s highest peaks and deepest canyons — including the Grand Canyon. In-depth trail guides, descriptions, warnings and GPS coordinates are included with each hike, along with the magazine’s classic fine photography.

All three books are available at Costco and at the Arizona Highways store.

Buy This Book: 100 Greatest Photographs to Ever Appear in Arizona Highways Magazine

On sale now, our newest book, 100 Greatest Photographs to Ever Appear in Arizona Highways Magazine, features 100 magnificent images, chosen by Photo Editor Jeff Kida and Editor Robert Stieve, which we’re calling the best to have ever been published in Arizona Highways. This elegant book celebrates those stunning photographs and pays tribute to the men and women who made them.

Here’s the deal: You’re going to want this book … for your coffee table, as a holiday or birthday gift, or just to have, because it’s that spectacular. Order your copy today.

 

Buy This Book Today

With less than a month to go before it hits bookshelves, 100 Greatest Photographs to Ever Appear in Arizona Highways Magazine has already made its live debut — sort of. The Arizona Highways staff has seen an advanced copy of this beautiful book, and let’s just say you really need to pre-order your copy ASAP, because this book is destined to fly off shelves. Featuring 100 magnificent images, chosen by Photo Editor Jeff Kida and Editor Robert Stieve, we’re calling these images the best to have ever been published in Arizona Highways. This elegant book celebrates those stunning photographs and pays tribute to the men and women who made them.

PRE-ORDER your copy today for delivery in September.