Secret Sedona: Sacred Moments in the Landscape

Larry Lindahl's combinations of awsome photography and colorful narative descriptions, reveals not only the spirit and personality of this incredible landscape, but of his own as well. It gives you a glimps into the soul of this artist and his incredible drive to explore, uncover and connect with the land. With great respect and a keen eye, he takes you visually into hidden places most people would never make an effort to see themselves, and shares his observations and extensive knowledge of each secret place he encounters. A great addition to anyone's library or a great reason to start one.

Can't say how much I have enjoyed Secret Sedona. Lindahl has found such a unique & original voice for his lyrical descriptions of Sedona's magical mystique, its myriad flora and fauna, and its ancient spirits. Equal parts science (weather, geography, geology, biology, botany) and art (his intimate, running conversation with the land, its animals & plants & spirits), this book is simply a joy to read over and over!! As a fellow Sedonan and landscape photographer, I greatly appreciate Lindahl's stunning portfolio of images. I personally know how hard he's worked to get to these breathtakingly beautiful locations and his work constantly inspires me. For anyone seeking a deep & meaningful look into the mysteries of Red Rock Country, this is the perfect place to start.

Larry Lindahl shares, in words and photographs, an intimate portrait of Sedona's landscape and history. Rich in sensory detail, this book reminds me over and over why I choose to live in Sedona. Larry's journal entries, essays, and photographs clearly convey that this is a place where the soul can be nourished by nature.

Lindahl provides you with an insider's view of the incredible landscape surrounding Sedona in two ways. His many year's experience hiking have taken him to many out-of-the-way and almost inaccessible places--thus the secrets. But he also shares both his insights and what he has learned about the animals, plants, and Native Americans who inhabited this land, which is stark in its beauty. His photos illuminate his stories with scenes that seem almost surreal. As a bonus, Lindahl takes the reader along as he stalks the perfect shot, clambers and bushwhacks his way into hidden canyons, or muses over the scattered bones of an elk.

I've been writing and photographing Sedona myself for a number of years, but was blown away (and jealous) of Larry Lindahl's new book. The photos are tremendous: they are stunning and yet with a kind of intimacy that makes even the most awesome Red Rocks seem personal and alive. I expected the book to costs in the $25-$40 range, so the price was a surprise too. Another unexpected note is Lindahl's nice writing, which adds not only his personal story in getting these out-of-the-way photos, but also cool factoids about the Native history of the area. Overall, a good buy for fans of Sedona.