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 Ronnie Fortune
Babbit ranch in northern Arizona
Location: Flagstaff
Photo by Mark Koster
"Mama" Lesser Nighthawk with her 2 newly hatched chicks on the ground in the front yard in Scottsdale !
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by patty ranweiler
Beautiful Saguaro cactus in the rain with a rainbow backdrop.
Location: Desert area near Phon D Sutton
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Phon D Sutton - Mesa, AZ: Rain and Rainbows blessing the earth and people having fun!
Location: Phone D Sutton
Photo by Collin Goode
Precision hunter — an American Kestrel with its dragonfly catch of the day.
Location: Gilbert recharge ponds
Photo by Dwane
Big horn sheep
Location: 3 forks near alpine az
Photo by Mark Koster
The colorful chin of a male Desert Spiny Lizard !
Location: Chaparral Park, Scottsdale
Photo by Mark Koster
A mated pair of Red Tailed Hawks perched on the same dead tree early in the morning in July.
Location: Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Egrets lift off from the pond together in the early morning light.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - Non captive
Photo by Mark Koster
A "Mama" Javelina walking towards my camera with her 3 Little "Reds" !
Location: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Photo by Greer Gessler
Golden Hour Sagurao Silhouette. Taken from Picacho Peak State Park. Just in the right place at the right time.
Location: Picaho Peak State Park
Photo by Mark Koster
Two Coyote Pups playing and rough housing on Father's Day in Scottsdale !
Location: Scottsdale