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

True Ranch Logo

 

 

 

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 Mark Koster

It takes two hands to handle a Jujube Fruit.
A Happy Baby Coatimundi !

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Yvette Hoffman

Mountain Lion crossing the road then posing in between the trees

Location: Flagstaff AZ Lake Mary Rd

macro

Photo by Michael Kurth

Flowering Arizona barrel cactus

Location: New River AZ

macro

Photo by Tam Ryan

A Lily flower with a personality. This was taken inside a building with a display of Lily flowers.

Location: Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, captive setting

landscape

Photo by Michael Kurth

Backyard sunset

Location: New River AZ

landscape

Photo by Michael Kurth

South Rim Grand Canyon

Location: Grand Canyon south rim

landscape

Photo by Michael Kurth

South rim Grand Canyon

Location: Grand Canyon South rim

macro

Photo by Michael Kurth

Flowering Arizona barrel cactus

Location: New River

landscape

Photo by Michael Kurth

Secret Antelope Canyon

Location: Page Az

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

Lesser Goldfinch

Location: Hereford, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

In the heat of the summer months, when algae is thick in the ponds, the Snowy Egrets still face off over a fishing spot.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

The Bridled Titmouse is a small, chickadee-like bird characterized by a small bill, a crest, and a striking head pattern.

Location: Hereford, non-captive