On a beautiful Friday in late March, 20 members of the SaddleBrooke Photography Club and their special guests ventured down to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a morning of photography. As luck would have it, the sun was out and there was very little wind to disturb the flowers, making for perfect weather conditions for the field trip. The Garden encompasses over five acres in the heart of Tucson and is now celebrating 40 years of peaceful beauty. There are 20 separate garden areas to explore, the rose garden, herb garden and cactus garden to name a few.
The photographers spread out to the various areas of the gardens in search of the “perfect” flower to capture with their cameras. Some headed directly to the succulent area and some to the area with a multitude of blooming California Poppies. The “Butterfly Magic” pavilion was a favorite destination as well, providing challenging photography opportunities for the group. This greenhouse structure contains many colorful species of butterflies and a collection of beautiful tropical orchids. As a bonus, the traveling “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” exhibit was on display as well. This consisted of many larger-than-life sea creatures constructed entirely of marine debris. The sculptures are beautiful, whimsical and shocking all at the same time.
The SaddleBrooke Photography Club welcomes all SaddleBrooke residents with an interest in advancing their camera skills. The Club meets every Friday morning in an “Open Studio” setting in the HOA-2 Topaz Room to exchange ideas and review various photographic topics. They also have several special events such as field trips and guest speakers periodically. For more information, visit the club’s website at photosb.org.
