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.
Grand Prize
All expense 3-night stay at any ranch in the True Ranch Collection
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.
GALLERY
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Photo by Don Carney
American White Pelican - The stare down.
Location: Riparian Preserve, Gilbert
Photo by Josh Sellke
A male American Kestrel is perched on a branch on a windy winter morning in the Sonoran Desert
Location: McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Photo by Josh Sellke
A trio of American Avocets resting in the shallow water of the Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Photo by Josh Sellke
A Gray Fox came out of the forest and out onto the beach at Saguaro Lake, allowing for a quick photo before running off
Location: Saguaro Lake
Photo by Josh Sellke
A flock of Western Bluebirds descends on the shoreline of Saguaro Lake to drink and bathe in the waters of the desert oasis
Location: Saguaro Lake
Photo by Josh Sellke
A Black Phoebe head-on as it hovers while hunting for insects
Location: Saguaro Lake
Photo by Josh Sellke
A Black Phoebe hovers over the shoreline of Saguaro Lake while hunting for insects
Location: Saguaro Lake
Photo by Josh Sellke
A Ground Squirrel is one of the only signs of life on a hot late spring day in the Sonoran Desert
Location: Tonto National Forest
Photo by Josh Sellke
An immature Cooper's Hawk was perched in the shadows while trying to stay cool in the desert heat
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Photo by Sue Cullumber
White nosed coati enjoying a morning snack of myrtle berries. Coatis are omnivores and forage throughout the day for fruits and grubs.
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Photo by Thomas David Kehoe
View upstream from Hance Rapids.
Location: Grand Canyon
Photo by Debbie Angel
Water flowing over rocks in Ramsey creek with fall color leaves along the ground
Location: Ramsey Canyon