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 Tam Ryan
Two Snowy Egrets face off to find out which one will get the best fishing spot on the pond.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
The Snowy Egrets use their yellow "feet" (Yellow Slippers) to feed in several different ways. They use them to stir up small fish as they slowly fly across the surface of the water.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Two Snowy Egrets face off in front of a group of Neotropic Cormorants over a lucrative fishing spot.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Greater Yellowlegs is having a good stretch after preening its feathers.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Great Egret preening its feathers.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American Avocet juvenile
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American Avocet juvenile
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American Avocet adults
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Great Egret with beautiful morning light on the pond.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Great Egret dominates its space by attacking the other Great Egret.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Egrets. The chase started when one of them invaded their fishing spot.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Kathy Ritter
Bull elk pursues cow
Location: Happy Jack, AZ