PicsArt Monthly June Issue 2014 | Page 113

Tucson, Arizona Tucson may not seem like a photographer’s haven; and, if you visit in July, when the temperatures soar to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it certainly won’t feel like it either! However, the landscape of this often-forgotten city makes for some truly breathtaking sunsets and sunrises where flat land gives way to gorgeous mountains ensconced by sunlight. @nasir61980 If you visit Tucson, you'll also find that it is an unlikely hotbed of culture and art. With a history that goes back much further than many of its neighbors in the south west, Tucson boasts remarkable architecture, historic neighborhoods, and museums, not to mention the Mission San Xavier del Bac, an 18th-century mission that is still functioning. What's more, the city has a distinctly Western flavor in light of pervasive Native American and Mexican influences. After the sun goes down, you’ll also find art events and bars alive with music and bonding in a comfy college-town atmosphere, which means that you can capture some great shots of people simply being themselves. PicsArt Monthly | 113