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 Jeff Goulden
A Northern Flicker perches at Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff, its spotted belly and red face marking on display.
Location: Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff
Photo by Jeff Goulden
An Abert’s squirrel perches among Ponderosa Pines, feeding on seeds at Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff.
Location: Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff
Photo by Jeff Goulden
A vividly colored collared lizard warms itself on the rocks at Homolovi State Park near Winslow, its distinctive black neck bands clearly visible.
Location: Homolovi State Park near Winslow
Photo by Jeff Goulden
A male great-tailed grackle with its iridescent plumage pauses on a rock at Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff.
Location: Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff
Photo by Jacqueline Cavanagh
Coatimundi eating a berry
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Photo by Jacqueline Cavanagh
Coatimundi eating a berry
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Photo by Robert Indrisie
CHEYAVA FALLS
A 800 foot waterfall deep into the Grand Canyon shooting right out of the red rock.
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Photo by Jenny L Clark
The Salt River flows past autumn-gilded trees, its waters reflecting the golden hues of the season in Arizona’s desert river wilderness.
Location: Salt River Tonto National Forest
Photo by Jenny L Clark
A Salt River wild horse stirs up dust while leading his band through Tonto National Forest, the golden glow of the sunset behind him and a catchlight in his eye captures the spirit of Arizona’s wild h
Location: Tonto National Forest
Photo by Jenny L Clark
A Salt River wild horse drinks from the Salt River, autumn leaves lining the banks and sunlight illuminating her tail as droplets fall, capturing a serene moment in Arizona’s wild waterscape.
Location: Salt River Tonto National Forest
Photo by Colleen Griggs
Chimney Rock in Sedona, Arizona.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Bill Marson
Completely bare cottonwoods rise in twisted, almost eerie forms along the Verde River. Their dark limbs weave through dense undergrowth, backed by soft gold and orange autumn foliage.
Location: Upper Verde River Wildlife Area, Paulden, AZ