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Hi everyone,

I'm in search of "urban waterfall" scenes in the Scottsdale-Mesa areas. I know a couple of families that want family portraits with a waterfall backdrop, but they're not willing to drive to a real waterfall. Does anyone know of pretty scenes, like entrances to neighborhoods with man-made waterfalls in the Scottsdale area? Lots of vegetation around it would be a plus.

(I know, I reminded them of where they live and the 'natural' lack of trees, streams, and waterfalls...)

Thanks!
Paul

Arizona Falls. Indian School Rd. and around 56th St. ...

If they're looking for unnatural, why not just go all the way fake?

Green screen is the answer.

Also, I've heard that some shopping malls have fountains and waterfalls. It's a double-win because they can get Santa and the Easter Bunny in the picture too.

@chumley
sometimes fake can seem natural :whistle:

@chumley

Ya but careful around those falls and pools in malls they can be dangerous!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZXYY_ep5Nh0

@friendofThundergod
On both Comments....

we had some of our engagement photos taken at the waterfall in freestone park in gilbert. It was suggested by our photographers (then we went over to lost dutchman for sunset photos). The third photo in the below link shows a picture of the spot:

http://tracykloock.wordpress.com/2010/1 ... tone-park/

The photographers were able to sit us around the edge, and used telephoto to isolate just us and the prettier parts of the waterfall.

jochal wrote:the waterfall in freestone park in gilbert

That just might fit the bill, thanks!

chumley wrote: I've heard that some shopping malls have fountains and waterfalls.

I don't know how I could have forgotten about the Rainforest Cafe... in AZ Mills - now THAT screams "Arizona!"

grand canal?
http://hikearizona.com/photo=289197

Inside Bass Pro Shops....

green screen, layover Havasu

There was a broken water main on 59th ave the other day

Hyatt at Gainey ranch has lot of options. Some spots also look great at night as well.

New2hyk wrote:Hyatt at Gainey ranch has lot of options.

Including the option to pay them $$$$ for the privilege of using their grounds for a photo shoot! I'm on the cheap!

There is a water fall (more like a concrete flume) on one of the canals on the north side of Mesa, but visitors are not welcome though.
One of the canals in Scottsdale has a water feature and includes a visitors center.
I believe the Glendale Municipal Complex has a large water feature.
The Fountain at Fountain Hills.

As a state university, you may be able to use the fountain outside ASUs Memorial Union for no fee.

It's truly a masterpiece of H2Art. It features a square-ish pool of water and three or four 3/4" steel pipes that shoot water continually similar to a lawn sprinkler system that leaks. Plus, it's surrounded by vintage 70s architecture.

It really is a sight to behold.

There is nothing to explore urbanly

skatchkins wrote:There is nothing to explore urbanly

I dunno. You seem to find some interesting places ...