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).
GALLERY
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Photo by Mike Henry
Prairie Falcon takes flight
Location: East Tucson
Photo by Mike Henry
Silhouette of a Pyrrhuloxia against the golden sunrise
Location: Case Natural Resource Park, Tucson, AZ
Photo by Nelson
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) over the shoulder, from the rear, showing its colors.
Location: Watson Woods Riparian Preserve, Prescott, AZ
Photo by Kyle Conway
This photo shows modern-day Papago Park through the Hole-in-the-Rock window. Photographers have visited this spot for decades, and this gap has framed Phoenix throughout its history.
Location: Hole in the Rock - Papago Park, Phoenix, AZ
Photo by Renee Beasley
Sunset at Wupatki National Monument taken September 21, 2025
Location: Wupatki National Monument
Photo by Jim Nelson
Chiricahua Leopard Frog (Lithobates chiricahuensis), staring me down. In 2002, this frog was Llsted as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Location: Cave Creek Ranch, Portal, AZ
Photo by Bonnie Tasch
Tiger Swallowtail butterfly and a gecko hiding in the background
Location: Bell Trail
Photo by Jim Nelson
Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) with "fresh catch of the day", which appears to be an unfortunate whiptail lizard. This bird paused briefly allowing me to get the shot, then was gone.,
Location: Marriott Wild Horse Pass Resort, Chandler, AZ
Photo by Jole Guthery
Osprey flying away after a successful dive.
Location: Kachina Wetlands
Photo by Jole Guthery
Great Blue Heron in flight over the wetlands.
Location: Kachina Wetlands
Photo by Jole Guthery
Great Blue Heron in flight.
Location: Kachina Wetlands
Photo by Jacob Downard
This is a single image composed of two distinct frames to accentuate the verticality and perspective of the mighty Saguaro! No post processing, lined up by eye in the field
Location: Saguaro National Park West