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.
The winning 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).
GALLERY
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Photo by Tam Ryan
Lesser Goldfinch
Location: Hereford, non-captive
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
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
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Snowy Egret raises its head feathers in response to activity on the pond. Most likely, it was detecting another Snowy Egret heading in its direction.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Egret preening its feathers. Male Great Egrets have special long feather plumes called aigrettes, which they use in courtship displays in the spring.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Great Egret catches a minnow.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Mark Koster
A Six Pack of Burrowing Owls !
Location: Scottsdale Community College
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Great Blue Heron catches a fish in the early morning light.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Blue Heron
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
Snowy Egret
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