We are going to Scottsdale for a weekend in November for a symphony concert and will have a day to spend shooting before heading back. Wife wants to do Old Town so we will get some street opportunities. Sedona is 2 hours drive each way so that’s probably out as a the other half day destination. Any suggestions for wildlife, landscape, or waterfalls closer than Sedona? Waterfalls are u likely to be running from her research so landscape or critters are probably the only viable options and I figure we have either the morning or late afternoon for good light. Planning currently on just a Z8 aimed 24-120 for weight but can add lenses if there are things to see.
Scottsdale AZ Opportunities
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Warren D
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I used to like the Phoenix Botanical Gardens and the Zoo. Look into the AZ Pioneer Village, much better than Old Town IMHO.
Also, there are are a pair of bald eagles at Chaparral Lake that are named Misty and Bandit. I have never seen them in my attempts, but I believe they are there daily.
joe43
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I also recommend going to the Botanical Gardens. Sedona is full of people all the time and not worth the effort or time IMO. I have not been to the zoo, but I should go on my next trip.
Something different by the way is the musical instrument museum, which would align with your other purpose, but not really for photography.
Mal Paso
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Scottsdale Gun Club There's a M134D Minigun in the lobby, kind of a rare bird. They are a class act and no critters injured. lol
I will agree that Sedona is a bit crazy and crowded. However, the drive up Hwy 179, if coming from Scottsdale, is beautiful with many great places to photograph the Red Rock scenery. Also, adjacent to the Zoo and Botanical Gardens, there is Papago Park which has some nice scenery and desert plants. Granddaughters in college in Phoenix and Flagstaff though I am in Wisconsin.
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Doug A.
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Lost Dutchman park east of Phoenix has fantastic landscape opportunities.
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acreager1124
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+1 for the water ranch. Especially that time of year
If any of you are in Scottsdale and want to meet up, we live here full time. So if not traveling I am happy to search for opportunities. Nov - mid March are the months least likely, but still possible, to have snakes out.
Thanks all…I will research all of these to see what might be a good idea for a visit…and Hooligans has kindly offered to provide local guide services if they're not traveling.
That actually sounds pretty cool…I'm going to turn all of this info over to the DLETC in the household (Dining, Lodging, Entertainment and Transportation Coordinator)…otherwise known as my bride. She does all the scutwork on figuring out plans and such…I could do it but she actually likes that sort of planning so I let her run with it and stay out of her way.