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 Mark Koster
"Beak to Beak"
Peach Faced Lovebirds on a Saturday Morning in Scottsdale
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Kohinoor Kar
Pelican landing on Riparian Preserve water with its very wide wings spread.
Location: Gilbert Arizona
Photo by Kohinoor Kar
Beautiful tiny multicolor flowers on an Indian Basil plant grown in Phoenix Arizona.
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Photo by Kohinoor Kar
Most fascinating view of Canyon de Chelly in the Navajo Indian Reservation.
Location: Canyon de Chelly
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Cactus Wren preens its feathers in the late afternoon.
Location: Hereford - non captive
Photo by Mark Koster
A Coatimundi baby enjoys it's Pindo Palm Tree fruit for breakfast ! YUM !
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Snowy Egret prepares to chase away another Egret on the pond that was venturing too close to its favorite fishing spot.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Tom Stark
The soehrensia spachiana, commonly known as the golden torch cactus, blooms a beautiful fragfrant white flower that lasts the night and perhaps into the next early morning.
Location: Vail, Arizona
Photo by Tam Ryan
A coyote dashes across the pond.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Snowy Egret chases a Black-crowned Night Heron to keep it away from its lucrative fishing spot.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
A Black-crowned Night Heron and a Snowy Egret realize they are too close to each other and react with alarm.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Blue Heron. Edited in high key.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non-captive