Shutter Mike Photography

This is the final set of images from Taliesin West in Scottsdale.  Be sure to check out the first and second sets to get the whole picture.

The roof of the drafting studio is made of canvas; a reminder that this was originally a desert camp.  In the off season the canvas was removed and stored to help prolong its useful life.

In the 1930s the Taliesin West site was miles from “civilization.”  Materials to construct the buildings were taken right from the site which further tied the buildings to the site.  The early evening sun brings out the reds and oranges of the store used in the concrete form walls.

This fire breathing dragon originally spout out water but was later fitted with a gas line to make it more authentic.

Taliesin West on a desert night is a beautiful place to photograph.  The Night Lights on the Desert tour gives you the opportunity to see the school in both the golden hour and lit up in the dark of night.