18th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest
Photograph by Jeff Kida
TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
Every month, we showcase some of the most talented photographers in the world. Now it's your turn to join the ranks. Enter your favorite photo in the 2026 Arizona Highways Photography Contest.
The winning photographs will be published online and in our September 2026 issue.
Please view OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries.
Our contest is open to amateur and professional photographers. All photos must be made in Arizona and fit into the category of Landscape, Wildlife or Macro (close-up).
GALLERY
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Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Coati Kit in the jujube tree learning to maneuver/foraging for fruit. "This one is mine."
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Superior, Arizona
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Rufous Hummingbird in flight.
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior Arizona
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Coatimundi "Coati"—Kit is learning how to forage and is enjoying its jujube fruit for breakfast!
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Superior Arizona
Photo by Tam Ryan
Two Double-crested Cormorants try to scare away an approaching Cormorant from landing on their high perch.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Snowy Egret
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Great Egret preens its feathers.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Snowy Egret fluffs up its feathers.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Karen Funk Blocher
Darkness and Light along Mica View Trail, Saguaro National Park East, September 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM.
Location: Mica View Trail, Saguaro National Park (Rincon Unit)
Photo by david m james
Photograph of a blooming saguaro cactus taken near Papago Park
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Photo by David M James
Photograph of the Natural Bridge showing details of the waterfall and the opening of the bridge in 2009.
Location: Payson, Arizona
Photo by David M. James
Photograph captured an elk cow cooling herself from the intense Arizona sun. She watch me intently while tested her limits as I encroached closer to her.
Location: Strawberry, Arizona
Photo by Dennis Tromburg
For Love of the Creator Dragon's Head
Location: Vermillion Cliffs area