Claiming that a single image on a guide cover is enough to "standardize" an entire trip, including discovering lesser-known places, ignores the reality of unforeseen events and the hidden costs of this rigidity.
When you focus too much on one thing, like obtaining a permit for The Wave which is highly sought after and often denied, the trip can quickly become a source of frustration rather than wonder.
It can shift attention from the richness of the surroundings to an obsession that, if unfulfilled, costs a lot in disappointment.