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).
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Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Egrets chase behavior.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Egrets. Aggressive moves.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Egrets face off. Reasons for this behavior can be a mating ritual in the spring or to chase the Egret away from its fishing spot.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Mark Koster
I Spent a Little "Quality Time" with Mister Vermillion Flycatcher this morning !
What a Handsome Guy
Location: Chaparral Park, Scottsdale
Photo by Kohinoor Kar
Seeing through the lens of a raindrop can be fascinating.
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Photo by Kohinoor Kar
Ready to take off bird in a bush inside Riparian Preserve Gilbert.
Location: Gilbert Arizona
Photo by Kohinoor Kar
A mesmerizing view of Canyon de Chelly in the Navajo Indian Reservation.
Location: Canyon de Chelly
Photo by Mark Koster
A Baby Coatimundi with a Mouthful of delicious fruit.
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Lesser Goldfinch—social songbird. They feed on seeds, especially from composites like sunflowers.
Location: Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix, AZ
Photo by Holly Swick
Near Union Pass in Golden Valley, AZ
Location: Golden Valley, AZ
Photo by Holly Swick
Monolith Garden in Kingman, AZ
Location: Kingman, AZ
Photo by Holly Swick
Ashfork-Bainbridge Steel Dam in Ashfork, AZ
Location: Ashfork, AZ