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 Sonoran Summer Trifecta
A saguaro, a rainbow, and lightning all in one shot. Years of chasing storms and waiting for the right moment… and the desert finally delivered!
Location: San Manuel, Arizona
Photo by Cristina Avila
Snowy Egret jab!
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (Gilbert, AZ)
Photo by Cristina Avila
Verdin on Aloe
Location: Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix)
Photo by Chris Blaksee
Climber on Orifice Wall. Mt Lemmon, Tucson
Location: Mt Lemmon Tucson
Photo by Chris Blaksee
Rock climber at the Orifice Wall on the summit of Mt Lemmon.
Location: Mt Lemmon, Tucson
Photo by Denise Bell
Passing rain brings out the vibrant color of the landscape.
Location: Red Rock Scenic Byway, Yavapai Vista Trail
Photo by Lisa Manifold
Cricket to Go
Location: Tohono Chul Botanical Garden
Photo by Judy Wood
Reflection
Fountain Hills
Location: Fountain Hills
Photo by
Salt river at sunset
Location: Salt river
Photo by Ariel Jane
Just a simple saguaro!
Location: Apache Junction
Photo by Brad Armstrong
The biggest dust storm in 10 years rolls into Ahwatukee and the metro area Aug. 10. My wife Lorie sits relaxed on the parapet wall of our house. We watched the giant Haboob get closer to our home..
Location: Ahwatukee
Photo by Lisa Manifold
A burro standing in a patch of lupine.
Location: Lake Pleasant Area