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).
GALLERY
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Photo by Valentina Parra
Hiking through Lower Salt River.
Location: Lower Salt River
Photo by Sean Parker
A smoky sunrise paints the Grand Canyon in golden haze as light filters through the remnants of the Dragon Bravo Fire. A surreal blend of beauty and intensity across the vast landscape.
Location: Grand Canyon South Rim
Photo by Sean Parker
A double rainbow stretching across the Grand Canyon. Moments like this remind me why I chase light and weather!
Location: Grand Canyon South Rim
Photo by Sean Parker
Still can’t believe I got to witness this last week… a double rainbow stretching across the Grand Canyon. Moments like this remind me why I chase light and weather!
Location: Grand Canyon South Rim
Photo by Ndiho Ruth
At Tuzigoot National Monument
Location: Sedona
Photo by Sean Parker
Double Rainbow and Double lightning in a single image! Captured out near Benson this summer!
Location: Benson, Arizona
Photo by Sonoran Summer Trifecta
A saguaro, a rainbow, and lightning all in one shot. Years of chasing storms and waiting for the right moment… and the desert finally delivered!
Location: San Manuel, Arizona
Photo by Cristina Avila
Snowy Egret jab!
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (Gilbert, AZ)
Photo by Cristina Avila
Verdin on Aloe
Location: Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix)
Photo by Chris Blaksee
Climber on Orifice Wall. Mt Lemmon, Tucson
Location: Mt Lemmon Tucson
Photo by Chris Blaksee
Rock climber at the Orifice Wall on the summit of Mt Lemmon.
Location: Mt Lemmon, Tucson
Photo by Denise Bell
Passing rain brings out the vibrant color of the landscape.
Location: Red Rock Scenic Byway, Yavapai Vista Trail