Arizona is ridiculous…ly beautiful. So beautiful, in fact, that I think it deserves to be featured on the silver screen far more often than it currently is. Sure, there are pretty places in other states—but Arizona takes the cake when it comes to stunning backdrops. Check out a few examples:

1. Let's start this journey on the open road, something I think is an iconic image of Arizona.
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2. One of the things I love best about this state is the incredible landscape diversity you can find here. For example, we can go from a desert scene like this…
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3. ...to spectacular canyon views like this…
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4. ...to lush green scenes like this...
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5. ...to seeing some of the reddest lands you will ever set your eyes on. In fact, you could see them all in one day if you wanted.
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6. Some places look exotic and sculptural when just land and sky.
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7. And sometimes being in the right time and place can make them look even more stunning.
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8. There are quiet, dark places like Antelope Canyon.
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9. Or wide open spaces like this view near Winslow.
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10. There are also places rich in color and texture like Petrified Forest...
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11. ...or in the Sedona area.
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12. What kind of movie could you imagine taking place near this creek in the Verde Valley?
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13. What about at Lake Powell?
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14. Seeing a couple sit on a bench with the city in the distance seems perfect for a romance.
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15. Or even Tempe Town Lake as the sun is setting.
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16. Driving along the main street of any Arizona small town can look like the setting for a modern drama...
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17. ...or a historical one.
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18. Arizona is, I think, a cinematographer's dream.
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Is there any location in Arizona that you enjoyed seeing in movies or would like to see featured in a movie? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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