Denny G wrote in post #15480134
Drive north to Sedona (2hrs). You will think you are in heaven.
I agree, Sedona is beautiful. Worth the drive. I stayed four days last November, and that was enough.
If you can't get there, just a little north of Phoenix is a lake called Lake Pleasant. My son took me on a quad ride through the park there, and it is beautiful. Desert terrain, cactus, wild donkeys and light blue water. Many opps for picture taking. If you find my lens cap, let me know....lol.
Within Phoenix you'll find lots of desert terrain in city parks. In Mesa, there's a cactus garden that is wonderful to walk through and take pics. Do a little web searching and you'll find enough to keep you busy for months of shooting.
Enjoy your trip.