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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wildlife

Photo by Jenny L Clark

A curious White-nosed Coati kit investigates a Pindo Palm fruit, pausing to sniff before savoring its first taste—a charming glimpse of wildlife exploration.

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum

wildlife

Photo by Jenny L Clark

The runt of six White-nosed Coati kits stretches on his tiny legs, determined to reach a juicy Pindo Palm fruit—a playful moment of curiosity and perseverance in the wild.

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum

landscape

Photo by Jenny L Clark

A saguaro stands sentinel against a sky ablaze with sunset-orange clouds, while a small rainbow shimmers faintly on the horizon—a fleeting, magical moment in the Sonoran Desert.

Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park

landscape

Photo by Jenny L Clark

Windswept sand forms natural leading lines toward the towering buttes of Monument Valley, capturing the timeless rhythm of desert wind and stone.

Location: Monument Valley

wildlife

Photo by Jenny L Clark

Bathed in the soft glow of morning light, a Sandhill Crane takes flight—its powerful wings carrying the promise of a new day across the Arizona sky.

Location: White Water Draw

wildlife

Photo by Jenny L Clark

Three Black-necked Stilt chicks bravely explore the shallow waters while one stays tucked safely beneath mama’s protective wings—a tender glimpse of motherhood in the wild.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve

landscape

Photo by Jenny L Clark

The sun creates a brilliant starburst casting rays of light into the depths of the Grand Canyon, creating a breathtaking dance of shadow and color at sunset.

Location: Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

wildlife

Photo by Jenny L Clark

At dusk this elusive bobcat paused just long enough to lock eyes with my camera—an unforgettable moment of wild Arizona beauty.

Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

Gorgeous female Cooper's Hawk posing for my camera !

Location: Eldorado Park, Scottsdale

landscape

Photo by Angelo Kokenakis

Blue canyon Hopi Reservation

Location: Blue Canyon Hopi Reservation

wildlife

Photo by Angelo kokenakis

Wild burros

Location: South of Valle Highway 64

landscape

Photo by Madyson Shave

Large storm brewing and heading our way.

Location: East Mesa