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 Chris Blakslee
Sitting atop the 60 highway overlooking Queen Creek Canyon.
Location: Highway 60, Queen Creek Canyon, just east of Superior
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Beautiful Arizona Saguaro Cactus Morning Silhouette.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve - Cactus Garden a beautiful area for family photos and to watch the sun come up.
Photo by Greg Robbin
A male carrot-tailed chuckwalla takes shelter from the daytime heat. While this lizard is common in Arizona to spot one with an orange tail one must search specifically near South Mountain in Phoenix.
Location: Phoenix
Photo by patty Ranweiler
Quail portrait: Gambel's Quail are gregarious birds of the desert Southwest, where coveys gather along brushy washes and cactus-studded arroyos to feed. Gorgeous colors and so fun to watch.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve - Gilbert Arizona
Photo by Greg Robbin
Lighting from a colorful monsoonal storm strikes behind Steamboat Rock in Sedona. Taken September 25, 2025.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Canada Geese visit and make their winter home here. This reminds me of a fairy tale for some reason.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Snowy Egret reflection in flight.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Gilbert Arizona
Photo by Jole Guthery
Red Tailed Hawk perched on a spruce tree.
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Photo by Greg Robbin
Monsoon season in the American Southwest provides an excellent opportunity to witness Mother Nature's power. Here, lightning from a summer storm strikes near Tucson just as the sun sets.
Location: Tucson
Photo by George Erwin Turner
Golden Aspen Tree
Location: Snow Bowl Flagstaff
Photo by Dustin Zimmerman
Beaver Falls. Havasupai Falls. Supai, Arizona
Location: Supai, Arizona
Photo by George Erwin Turner
Red maple tree in Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness in AZ
Location: Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness in AZ