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ICONIC
PHOTO
SPOTS
CLASSIC ARIZONA Your heart pounds as the lights from the auction block center on
DESTINATIONS you: a winning bidder at the 2023 Scottsdale Auction. Why not
commemorate this momentous occasion with a photo shoot?
TO PHOTOGRAPH Whether you are visiting Scottsdale for the Barrett-Jackson
YOUR CLASSIC CAR auction or reside in the Valley of the Sun, these nearby locations
provide gorgeous and unique backgrounds for photographs of
your vehicle.
WestWorld “Impulsion” Statue
A well-known feature of the auction site, inside the gates of
WestWorld and by the entrance to the Tony Nelson Equestrian
Center (home to the auction arena), is the “Impulsion” statue
of a horse. This figure stands over 20 feet tall and serves as a
beacon for guests that they have arrived at the Barrett-Jackson
Scottsdale Auction.
Frank Lloyd Wright Spire
Just down the road from WestWorld is this iconic Scottsdale
landmark honoring a 1957 design by Frank Lloyd Wright, the
famous architect who spent his winters in Scottsdale. Although
you might have to get creative to fit this entire 125-foot structure
in frame, the resulting photo will combine your car’s automotive
design with architectural style. 7207 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.,
Scottsdale.
Mill Avenue Bridges at Tempe Town Lake
For a gorgeous picture with a water feature, take a trip down to the
Tempe Town Lake. To get a really stunning shot, follow East Lake
View Drive to get a picture of your car in between the Tempe and
Second Mill Avenue bridges, with gleaming buildings from the
city in the background. 539 N. Mill Ave., Tempe.
Arizona Biltmore Hotel
A location for lovers of history and architecture, the Arizona
Biltmore Hotel, opened in 1929, provides a picturesque
background with Frank Lloyd Wright-style buildings. While this
is a private resort, you can cruise into the parking lot to have
the beautiful grounds and buildings frame your car. 2400 E.
Missouri Ave., Phoenix.
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