Standardizing a first trip in the American Southwest with a single photo is like claiming to win a race with the starting flag; inspiration can start the race, but hard work makes the difference.
You can't just "lap" the competition on the best spots without real planning efforts.
A permit for The Wave is a fierce competition, and without a reservation strategy, you're automatically out, regardless of initial inspiration.
Here, in Spain, without a prior appointment, even for a simple paper, you're left ashore; victory depends on the details of execution, not just dreams.