To avoid the crowds visiting Petra, stay in the nearby town (4.8km away) of Wadi Musa overnight to shoot the ancient Nabataean façade in the evening on the night of your stay and in the early morning light. The approach through the slot canyon provides some interesting photo ops. For an incredible view, adventurous travellers with time to spare can tackle the challenging Al Kubtha Trail for a commanding vista of the cliffs opposite.