18th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest

Photograph by Jeff Kida

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.


Grand Prize
All expense 3-night stay at any ranch in the True Ranch Collection

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All finalist 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).

The submission deadline has passed.

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Photo by Wendy L Islas

Golden Columbine at the Mission

Location: Tumacacori National Historic Park

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Photo by Wendy L Islas

Hollyhock at the Tumacacori Mission

Location: Tumacacori National Historic Park

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Photo by Wendy L Islas

Basking in Gold.

Location: rIO rICO

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Photo by Devon Matthews

Looking west at the setting sun on Hwy 82 to Tombstone, Arizona.

Location: Tombstone Arizona

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Photo by Lisa M. Daniels

A crested caracara drops onto a saguaro crown during the last heat of the day, its wings catching the warm desert light as it settles into the iconic Sonoran landscape.

Location: Ajo Hwy - Tucson, AZ

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Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Wild Bunny sitting inside a wooded area enjoying mornng sunlight.

Location: Gilbert Arizona

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Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Wild Sparrow sitting on a dead branch of tree.

Location: Gilbert Arizona

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Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Beauty of blooming Mexican Bird of Paradise.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

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Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Periwinkles blooming with rain droplets on its petals.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

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Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Honey bee busy on a wildflower.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

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Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Honey bees buys on an American basil flower.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

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Photo by Juli Thomas

Curved-bill thrasher takes in the view from a saguaro cactus at Sabino Canyon in Tucson.

Location: Sabino Canyon, Tucson, Arizona