Photography in Phoenix - 5 Best Places For Great Pictures

Phoenix has a number of unique locations where you can take beautiful photographs. Both natural wonders and man-made structures make for perfect subjects to shoot. Below, we will examine the 5 top places in Phoenix to shoot some great shots.

1) The Scottsdale Civic center Plaza is situated in Old Town Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Civic center Plaza is a Scottsdale park that displays a range of flowers. It is also home to the Love statue of the valley. Close by, there are several ponds and fountains which would make good backgrounds for pictures. The area gets crowded as the day progresses so the best time to take pictures here would be before nine o'clock in the morning (before the crowds arrive).

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2) Piestewa Peak Piestewa Peak, previously known as Squaw Peak, is placed in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Piestewa Peak is at an elevation of 2,608 feet. From the top of the peak, you can get a amazing view of the landscape below. The Summit Trail that is part of this area attracts as many as four thousand to ten thousand hikers each week, so if you don't like crowds, beware. In fact, this is among the heaviest used trails in the country. If you plan to bike your equipment or spend some time with your dog while you shoot, bicycles and dogs are prohibited along the Summit Trail.

3) Papago Park is placed in Phoenix, close to Tempe. Similar to the beautiful red rock buttes found in Sedona, Papago Park offers a beautiful scenic view of the landscape all around. You can reach the area while driving from Galvin Parkway (Van Buren is just south of Galvin Parkway). On the way to Papago Park, you can also take great shots in the Desert Botanical organery and the Phoenix Zoo.

4) The Apache Trail (for offroad drivers) is one of the most scenic and the most spellbinding trails that you can drive along. The trail starts nearby twenty five miles east of uptown Phoenix at Apache Junction. Starting there and ending at Roosevelt Lake some 46 miles away, you will find some of the most picturesque landscapes in the country. You can take photos of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam or the Lost Dutchman State Park. Additionally, you can stop to take a closer look at the Goldfield Ghost Town or the Tonto National Monument. There are some true photography "gems" here. Finally, the U.S. Forest assistance has termed the Apache Trail a Usfs Scenic Byway. While the trail is a great place to take amazing pictures, you need to be particular while driving as the terrain is quite challenging.

5) Freestone Park is placed in the middle of Elliot and Guadalupe in Gilbert. Freestone Park has a number of water features which are great for taking photos. Apart from the natural surroundings, you can also take artistic shots of the amusement park placed inside Freestone Park. In addition, they also have a mini-train and a carousel for some great shots of the kids.

Photography in Phoenix - 5 Best Places For Great Pictures