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 Connor McGarrigle
Deep red sunset
Location: Tucson
Photo by Jenna Renee Stiles
Sunflower magic
Location: Phoenix
Photo by Alicia Judy
After a week of rain, the clouds started to part,
Location: Monument Valley
Photo by Alicia Judy
After a week of rain, the clouds parted.
Location: Monument Valley
Photo by Alicia Judy
Monument Glow. The first sunny day in a week. The scenic drive closed, due to flooding. I was thrilled to find a trail by the visitors center.
Location: Monument Valley, Wildcat Trail
Photo by Josh Sellke
A Western Kingbird perches in a Palo Verde tree in full bloom
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Josh Sellke
A Marsh Wren forages for food along a creek in the Hassayampa riparian area
Location: Hassayampa River Preserve
Photo by Josh Sellke
A Varied Bunting singing from atop an Ocotillo
Location: Madera Canyon
Photo by Tamara A McGinnitty
Clouds & reflections on the Lower Salt River
Location: Lower Salt River
Photo by Jordan Handler
Rare and striking scene of tall saguaro cacti standing amid a desert landscape blanketed in fresh snow, Tucson, Arizona
Location: Tucson
Photo by Jordan Handler
The beauty of pollination. Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix.
Location: Phoenix
Photo by Jordan Handler
This photo captures a quiet magic that comes with fall. Sunlight in the Aspens on Snowbowl, Flagstaff
Location: Flagstaff