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 Sue Cullumber

White nosed coati kit hanging in a jujube tree in search of the fruit,

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum

macro

Photo by Mark Koster

Two Dragonflies flying in Tandem. One busy laying eggs in the cove at Chaparral Lake.

Location: Chaparral Lake, Scottsdale

landscape

Photo by Marialuz Lopez Varela

Saguaro landscape at sunset.

Location: Gatespass, Tucson, Arizona

wildlife

Photo by Juli Thomas

A great egret taking a stroll in the Glendale SRP ponds.

Location: Glendale Ponds (SRP)

wildlife

Photo by Don Carlson

Bob on the rooftop

Location: Gold Canyon, Az

wildlife

Photo by Don Carlaon

Not every day you find a bobcat on your roof!

Location: Gold Canyon, Az

landscape

Photo by Brittany Clay

A dandelion symbolizes resilience, hope, and renewal, as it flourishes even in harsh environments, representing strength and determination.

Location: Williams, AZ

landscape

Photo by Colton Moore

Phoenix sunrise with big building in it.1

Location: Phoenix

landscape

Photo by Michael Kurth

Fire in the Sky

Location: New River

macro

Photo by Colton Moore

Beautiful daisies in northern Arizona. White and yellow.

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona.

macro

Photo by Mark Koster

A Honey Bee getting pollen off the stamen of a Mexican Bird of Paradise Flower.

Location: Chaparral Park, Scottsdale

landscape

Photo by Stephanie Records Phelps

Softening light cast shadows across the rugged land, contrasting earth tones below. The sky deepened to vivid blue, drifting cloud, capturing both the feeling adventure on road and quiet beauty.

Location: US-163 toward Kayenta