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 Keith Sword
spotted this great horned owl as the morning light stretched through the leaves, giving the scene a fall feel
Location: Sweetwater Wetlands
Photo by Mark Koster
Mister Vermillion Flycatcher striking a pose at Chaparral Park !
Location: Chaparral Park, Scottsdale
Photo by Marcin Zajac
Standing atop sandstone formations in Arizona's White Pocket, this hiker has found one of the Southwest's most surreal landscapes.
Location: White Pocket
Photo by Marcin Zajac
We met this mustang out in the high desert of Arizona, not far from the rim of the Grand Canyon. At first, he was cautious, but after a few minutes, curiosity started to win out. He kept his distance
Location: Grand Canyon
Photo by Painted Desert
On the border between the Hopi and Navajo Reservations in the vast desert of northeast Arizona, lies this rarely visited canyon with amazingly colorful formations. The striking red, orange, and purple
Location: Coal Mine Canyon
Photo by Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon at dawn. The sheer scale and geological beauty of this place are awe-inspiring. As the sun rises, it casts a warm glow over the canyon walls, bringing out deep reds,
Location: Grand Canyon
Photo by Douglas Coxon
An Osprey preparing to have lunch on a breezy afternoon
Location: Litchfield Park
Photo by Eduardo Palazuelos Romo
Dry Creek along next to Carrie Nation Mine Trail in Madera Canyon of the Santa Rita Mountains in Southern Arizona.
Location: Madera Canyon, Santa Rita Mountains
Photo by Eduardo Palazuelos Romo
Tall trees with Fall foliage in the Bear Wallow area of the Catalina Mountains. Photo taken October 2022.
Location: Catalina Mountains, north of Tucson.
Photo by Colton Moore
Sedona Mountains with clouds and the beautiful blue sky above them!
Location: Sedona, Az.
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Went to the natural "ballet" to see the great egret in its beautiful dance movement, which I think is called "entrechat"—Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Arizona.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Arizona
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
This was a very peaceful moment in the morning as the day began for this lone egret. I love the landscape colors and muted calm it brings.
Location: Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, AZ